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S657 BNV

1999 Ducati M900

Black Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,453 mi
Last recorded14,453 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ducati M90015,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 BNV
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 14,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 13,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 12,125 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 10,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 10,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 9,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 9,889 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 9,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2020 9,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 9,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,610 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,235 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,678 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 8,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 7,994 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 7,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Apr 2011 7,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 7,591 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 7,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

very slight play in rear lower shock mtg pivot assy.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 7,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

very slight play in rear lower shock mtg pivot assy.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 7,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Ducati M900?

Based on 8,481 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 124
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 95
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
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S657 BNV is a 1999 Ducati M900 in Black with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Ducati M900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 15,114 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 M900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S657 BNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M900 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Ducati M900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S657 BNV registered?

S657 BNV is a 1999 Ducati M900, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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