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R871 LEL

1997 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

16,119 mi
Last recorded16,119 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 LEL
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 16,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 16,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 15,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 15,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 15,628 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 15,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 15,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 14,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 14,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 14,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,896 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 13,701 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 13,299 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 12,809 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,557 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 9,359 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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R871 LEL is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R871 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 R871 LEL registered?

R871 LEL is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R871 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 LEL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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