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P873 MRJ

1997 Ducati Monster

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,688 mi
Last recorded17,688 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 MRJ
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 17,688 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 17,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 17,403 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 17,383 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,272 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 17,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 17,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,868 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 16,846 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 16,618 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 16,611 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,502 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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P873 MRJ is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P873 MRJ, 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 P873 MRJ registered?

P873 MRJ is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P873 MRJ safe to buy?

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