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S217 EBW

1998 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,450 mi
Last recorded3,450 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati Monster14,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 EBW
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 3,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 3,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 3,366 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 3,362 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 3,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 2,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 2,776 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 2,775 miles

Direction indicator missing all missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking does not return smoothley (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 2,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 2,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 2,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 2,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 1,971 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Monster?

Based on 11,287 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
reflector on motorcycle missing 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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S217 EBW is a 1998 Ducati Monster in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S217 EBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S217 EBW registered?

S217 EBW is a 1998 Ducati Monster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S217 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 EBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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