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1997 Ducati Supersport 0.9L Petrol · R489 XWE

R489 XWE

1997 Ducati Supersport (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 51,599 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
DUCATI SUPERSPORT
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
51,599 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
904cc
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R489 XWE Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
  • 51,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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R489 XWE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 14:16
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ducati Supersport (R489 XWE) between April 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FAIL
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R489 XWE Mileage History

  1. 13/04/202350,575 mi
  2. 12/04/202451,052 mi+477 mi
  3. 29/05/202651,599 mi+547 mi

Average of roughly 327 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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