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P522 MLY

1997 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,556 mi
Last recorded23,556 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 MLY
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 23,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 23,547 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 23,150 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 23,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 22,743 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 22,587 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,086 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Monster?

Based on 11,287 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
reflector on motorcycle missing 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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P522 MLY is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Ducati Monster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati Monster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P522 MLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Monster typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati Monster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P522 MLY registered?

P522 MLY is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P522 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 MLY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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