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D748 SPS

1999 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,687 mi
Last recorded23,687 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ducati 74815,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD748 SPS
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 23,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 23,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 22,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 21,255 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 21,250 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,461 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,439 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,757 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,260 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

brake fluid dark

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,356 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,115 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 748?

Based on 29,046 MOT tests across 3,162 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
384
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 327
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 313
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 128
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 125
Footrest missing 122
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D748 SPS is a 1999 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1999 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 15,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 748 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D748 SPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 748 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D748 SPS registered?

D748 SPS is a 1999 Ducati 748, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is D748 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D748 SPS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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