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S417 BGJ

1998 Ducati Monster

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

15,422 mi
Last recorded15,422 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati Monster14,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 BGJ
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 15,422 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 15,422 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 15,146 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bump stop rubber split on rear suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2023 14,810 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 14,810 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 14,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 11,384 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 11,384 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 11,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 10,984 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 10,952 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 10,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 10,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,864 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,686 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

frame welds slightly corroded

n/s/r fairing panel loose

o/s/f bar end loose

Fail 26 Jun 2013 10,680 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

frame welds slightly corroded

n/s/r faing panel insecure

o/s/f bar end loose

Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,504 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 10,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,307 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 5,632 miles

Rear 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.

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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S417 BGJ is a 1998 Ducati Monster in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S417 BGJ, 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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S417 BGJ is a 1998 Ducati Monster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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