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R597 JCU

1997 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,407 mi
Last recorded18,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 JCU
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 18,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 14,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,364 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 10,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,715 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 9,684 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,684 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 9,354 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 93,412 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 8,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,043 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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R597 JCU is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R597 JCU, 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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R597 JCU is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R597 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 JCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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