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L197 ELJ

1994 Ducati M900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,777 mi
Last recorded7,777 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Ducati M90019,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 ELJ
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 7,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 7,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 7,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 6,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 5,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 5,908 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 5,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 5,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 5,454 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 5,454 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 4,521 miles

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,679 miles

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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L197 ELJ is a 1994 Ducati M900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Ducati M900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 19,298 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 L197 ELJ, 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 32 years old, this Ducati M900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L197 ELJ registered?

L197 ELJ is a 1994 Ducati M900, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L197 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L197 ELJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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