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DC51 DUC

2002 Ducati 748B

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,086 mi
Last recorded19,086 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 748B12,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 DUC
MakeDucati
Model748B
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 19,086 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 18,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,498 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,781 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 17,546 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly engine revs increase on full lock left (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 17,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,991 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 50,993 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 15,395 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Fail 14 May 2014 15,395 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 14,656 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2011 14,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,166 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 13,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,440 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 748B?

Based on 1,597 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Footrest missing 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars 7
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DC51 DUC is a 2002 Ducati 748B in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Ducati 748B models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 12,262 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 748B fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC51 DUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 748B typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Ducati 748B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC51 DUC registered?

DC51 DUC is a 2002 Ducati 748B, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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