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R847 LEL

1997 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,105 mi
Last recorded17,105 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 LEL
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,185 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 16,179 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 14,256 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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R847 LEL is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R847 LEL, 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 R847 LEL registered?

R847 LEL is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R847 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 LEL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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