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J265 EGN

1992 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,494 mi
Last recorded22,494 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Ducati 85120,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ265 EGN
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 22,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 22,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 22,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 22,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 21,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 21,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,391 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 21,369 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 20,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,634 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 20,634 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,007 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Ducati 851?

Based on 2,020 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
Direction indicator missing 6
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J265 EGN is a 1992 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Ducati 851 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 20,225 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 851 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J265 EGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 851 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Ducati 851 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J265 EGN registered?

J265 EGN is a 1992 Ducati 851, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J265 EGN safe to buy?

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