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N126 YAL

1996 Ducati M600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,475 mi
Last recorded28,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati M60016,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 YAL
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,475 miles

Motorcycle Drive Chain Has Become Corroded & Dry

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Swing Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,453 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 3 Aug 2021 28,453 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,451 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 28,451 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,073 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 28,073 miles

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 29 Aug 2013 27,824 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 27,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,631 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,104 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 26,875 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 26,371 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M600?

Based on 10,242 MOT tests across 1,077 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,077
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 193
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
reflector on motorcycle missing 116
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 82
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N126 YAL is a 1996 Ducati M600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Ducati M600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 16,159 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 M600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N126 YAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ducati M600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N126 YAL registered?

N126 YAL is a 1996 Ducati M600, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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