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N168 BNV

1996 Ducati M600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,574 mi
Last recorded21,574 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ducati M60016,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 BNV
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 21,574 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 21,508 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play detected in rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 21,359 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 21,359 miles

Stop lamp not working When front lever operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 21,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 19,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 18,867 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 18,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 18,048 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,600 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 17,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,375 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,190 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,883 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 16,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 16,182 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 16,168 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 15,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 15,503 miles

Handlebars slightly bent

Fail 23 Jun 2006 15,373 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,373 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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N168 BNV is a 1996 Ducati M600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N168 BNV, 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 N168 BNV registered?

N168 BNV is a 1996 Ducati M600, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N168 BNV safe to buy?

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