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M488 MRP

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,827 mi
Last recorded3,827 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 MRP
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2021 3,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 3,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 1,972 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 406 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 6 miles

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.67mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

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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M488 MRP is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,768 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 M488 MRP, 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 29 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 M488 MRP registered?

M488 MRP is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is M488 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 MRP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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