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R409 AJC

1998 Ducati 900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,379 mi
Last recorded23,379 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 90015,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 AJC
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 23,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 23,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 22,936 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,278 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 20,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,956 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,848 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,621 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 19,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,121 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,614 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 18,613 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,573 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 17,792 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 17,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 2 May 2006 17,783 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))

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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R409 AJC is a 1998 Ducati 900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R409 AJC, 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.

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What year was R409 AJC registered?

R409 AJC is a 1998 Ducati 900, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R409 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 AJC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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