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N958 VJH

1996 Ducati 900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,681 mi
Last recorded42,681 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Ducati 90017,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 VJH
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 42,591 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Apr 2017 42,564 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Motorcycle structure cracked Frame nearside upper headstock (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,046 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 42,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,749 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 40,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear swing arm bearings worn

rear brake return spring broke

Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,948 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,938 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 38,927 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,794 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 900?

Based on 13,972 MOT tests across 1,848 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
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N958 VJH is a 1996 Ducati 900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,456 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 900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N958 VJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 30 years old, this Ducati 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N958 VJH is a 1996 Ducati 900, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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