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R548 TDV

1997 Ducati Monster

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,196 mi
Last recorded27,196 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 TDV
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 27,196 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 27,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 25,536 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,354 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 19,645 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,645 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,010 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,081 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 17,181 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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 24 Apr 2008 12,806 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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R548 TDV is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R548 TDV, 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 R548 TDV registered?

R548 TDV is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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