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V488 KCA

1999 Ducati Monster

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,529 mi
Last recorded13,529 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ducati Monster13,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 KCA
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2014 13,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 13,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,176 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 8,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,876 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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V488 KCA is a 1999 Ducati Monster in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Ducati Monster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 13,708 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 V488 KCA, 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 27 years old, this Ducati Monster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V488 KCA registered?

V488 KCA is a 1999 Ducati Monster, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V488 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 KCA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V488 KCA have outstanding finance?

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