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R215 LUY

1997 Ducati Monster

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,740 mi
Last recorded13,740 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 LUY
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 13,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 13,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 13,600 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 13,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,319 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 12,212 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,558 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))

new reg plate fitted headlamp deflector fitted,also we adjusted it.

Pass 26 May 2007 11,424 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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R215 LUY is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R215 LUY, 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 R215 LUY registered?

R215 LUY is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R215 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 LUY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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