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S103 JMO

1998 Ducati M900

Yellow Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,131 mi
Last recorded34,131 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati M90014,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 JMO
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 34,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 34,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 33,645 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 33,645 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 33,630 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,402 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 33,402 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 33,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,512 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,504 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

starter switch stays engaged

Pass 18 May 2012 30,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 24,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 23,512 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2009 21,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,676 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,496 miles

front wheel lateral run out 1.0mm!

Fail 4 Sep 2006 18,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front wheel lateral run out 1.0mm!

Fail 15 Aug 2006 18,442 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2005 17,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 17,630 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ducati M900?

Based on 8,481 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 124
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 95
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
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S103 JMO is a 1998 Ducati M900 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 M900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,234 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 M900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S103 JMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M900 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati M900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S103 JMO is a 1998 Ducati M900, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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