MOT Status
ValidMileage
23,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted Handlebars contacting fuel tank on righthand lock.[Lock stop adjusted during test.] (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake locking device missing clevis pin connecting brake pedal to slave cylinder missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Ducati Monster?
Based on 11,287 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R983 DKX is a 1998 Ducati Monster in Yellow with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1998 Ducati Monster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 14,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ducati Monster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R983 DKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ducati Monster typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati Monster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R983 DKX registered?
R983 DKX is a 1998 Ducati Monster, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R983 DKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R983 DKX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R983 DKX have outstanding finance?
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