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P544 OVW

1997 Bimota SB6

Red Petrol 1074cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,145 mi
Last recorded6,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bimota SB66,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 OVW
MakeBimota
ModelSB6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,074cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 6,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 6,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 6,067 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion VERY SLIGHT (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 5,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 5,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,420 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 5,418 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,715 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 4,710 miles

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

How Reliable is the Bimota SB6?

Based on 832 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
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P544 OVW is a 1997 Bimota SB6 in Red with a 1,074cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Bimota SB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 6,342 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 Bimota SB6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P544 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bimota SB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Bimota SB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P544 OVW registered?

P544 OVW is a 1997 Bimota SB6, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P544 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P544 OVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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