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R383 POD

1998 Ducati 900

Yellow Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,177 mi
Last recorded12,177 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 90015,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 POD
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 12,177 miles

Central Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose SHOCK BUSH HAS SLIGHT FREE-PLAY (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2015 11,914 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

left hand side of frame corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 11,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,399 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2011 10,835 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 10,833 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 8,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2006 6,634 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 6,632 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 5,552 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 900?

Based on 13,972 MOT tests across 1,848 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
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R383 POD is a 1998 Ducati 900 in Yellow with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,984 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 900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R383 POD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R383 POD registered?

R383 POD is a 1998 Ducati 900, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R383 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 POD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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