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L973 UGJ

1994 Ducati 888

Red Petrol 888cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,997 mi
Last recorded32,997 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Ducati 88820,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 UGJ
MakeDucati
Model888
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine888cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 32,997 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 31,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 29,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,469 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,930 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,800 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,653 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 26,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,761 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,974 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 19,962 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,052 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ducati 888?

Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Horn not working 8
Direction indicator not working 7
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L973 UGJ is a 1994 Ducati 888 in Red with a 888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Ducati 888 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 20,388 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 888 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L973 UGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 888 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Ducati 888 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L973 UGJ registered?

L973 UGJ is a 1994 Ducati 888, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L973 UGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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