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R599 WLG

1997 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,504 mi
Last recorded23,504 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 WLG
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 23,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 23,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 23,336 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 23,329 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,274 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 23,115 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,858 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 21,858 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 12,353 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

number plate lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,353 miles

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

number plate lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,239 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R599 WLG is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R599 WLG, 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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R599 WLG is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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