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P874 KTF

1997 Ducati Monster

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,041 mi
Last recorded8,041 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 KTF
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 8,041 miles

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2026 8,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 7,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 7,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 6,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 6,332 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 6,332 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 4,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 4,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 4,145 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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 17 Jun 2008 4,122 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 3,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,854 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 3,701 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 3,410 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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P874 KTF is a 1997 Ducati Monster in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P874 KTF, 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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P874 KTF is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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