MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front indicator damaged
clutch lever condition
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front floating disc has slight play at fixings
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
front floating disc has slight play at fixings
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Ducati Monster?
Based on 11,287 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.
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R988 UKX is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R988 UKX, 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 R988 UKX registered?
R988 UKX is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R988 UKX safe to buy?
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