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W197 DAR

2000 Ducati 900

Black Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,901 mi
Last recorded4,901 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Ducati 90013,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 DAR
MakeDucati
Model900
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 4,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 4,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 4,901 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 4,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 4,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 486 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 22 Feb 2018 7,828 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively lower shock absorber bush has slight free play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 7,828 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively lower shock absorber bush has slight free play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly component loose allen bolt was loose on the pinch part of the fork lower that holds the spindle in.it has been tightened now. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2016 7,505 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 7,505 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Ducati 900?

Based on 13,972 MOT tests across 1,848 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
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W197 DAR is a 2000 Ducati 900 in Black with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 13,319 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 900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W197 DAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 26 years old, this Ducati 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W197 DAR registered?

W197 DAR is a 2000 Ducati 900, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W197 DAR safe to buy?

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