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Y479 MWL

2001 Ducati 900

Yellow Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,062 mi
Last recorded45,062 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 90013,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 MWL
MakeDucati
Model900
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 45,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 44,706 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 44,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 43,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,835 miles

minimal stiffness in steering bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,938 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 May 2014 36,138 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2014 36,138 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 May 2013 34,073 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2013 34,073 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,145 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 24,714 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 24,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,098 miles

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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Y479 MWL is a 2001 Ducati 900 in Yellow with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 13,868 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 Y479 MWL, 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 25 years old, this Ducati 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y479 MWL registered?

Y479 MWL is a 2001 Ducati 900, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y479 MWL safe to buy?

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