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R985 ULA

1998 Ducati M600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,833 mi
Last recorded11,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Ducati M60015,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 ULA
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 11,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 11,715 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 11,715 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 11,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,343 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 10,343 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,362 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Jan 2015 29,353 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,578 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,461 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 23,459 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,627 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 19,627 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,773 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2007 16,391 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,778 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M600?

Based on 10,242 MOT tests across 1,077 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,077
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 193
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
reflector on motorcycle missing 116
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 82
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R985 ULA is a 1998 Ducati M600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ducati M600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 15,274 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 M600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R985 ULA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati M600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R985 ULA registered?

R985 ULA is a 1998 Ducati M600, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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