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P165 VCU

1996 Ducati M600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,862 mi
Last recorded16,862 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Ducati M60016,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 VCU
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 16,862 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 15,893 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 15,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,773 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 14,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,057 miles

chain worn and loose

front forks slightly damp with oil

front tyre slightly perished

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2014 13,935 miles

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

chain worn and loose

front forks slightly damp with oil

front tyre slightly perished

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jul 2014 13,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

drive chain has tight links

Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 11,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,253 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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P165 VCU 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 76.9%.

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 P165 VCU, 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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P165 VCU is a 1996 Ducati M600, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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