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HV52 WZK

2002 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,050 mi
Last recorded26,050 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 74810,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 WZK
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 26,050 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,556 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,276 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 23,251 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 21,741 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 21,741 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 20,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,812 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,860 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 13,405 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 13,405 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 10,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 9,684 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 9,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,681 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,519 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 4,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 3,020 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 3,020 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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HV52 WZK is a 2002 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 10,976 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 748 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV52 WZK, 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 24 years old, this Ducati 748 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV52 WZK registered?

HV52 WZK is a 2002 Ducati 748, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HV52 WZK shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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