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L253 UPW

1994 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,946 mi
Last recorded12,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Ducati Monster20,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 UPW
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 12,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 12,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,334 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,296 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 12,296 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2013 11,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,434 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 11,434 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 11,432 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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L253 UPW is a 1994 Ducati Monster in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Ducati Monster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 20,743 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 L253 UPW, 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 32 years old, this Ducati Monster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L253 UPW registered?

L253 UPW is a 1994 Ducati Monster, first registered on 5 July 1994.

Is L253 UPW safe to buy?

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