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N378 MGG

1996 Ducati M900

Black Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

22,140 mi
Last recorded22,140 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati M90017,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 MGG
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2025 22,140 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing due to indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing due to indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 22,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 22,096 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 22,089 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 21,661 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 21,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 30,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork chrome (2.3.1)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. small flatspot (4.2.2)

Oil leak coming out in sympathy with the Triumph, oil leak from oil filter. ()

osf brake line slightly taut at full suspension travel

rear brake light switch sticky

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,540 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,540 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 29,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 23,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,147 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 16,156 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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N378 MGG is a 1996 Ducati M900 in Black with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 Ducati M900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 17,232 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 N378 MGG, 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 30 years old, this Ducati M900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N378 MGG is a 1996 Ducati M900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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