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N978 JDS

1995 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,543 mi
Last recorded22,543 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ducati 74819,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 JDS
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 22,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 22,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 22,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 22,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,156 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,912 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,853 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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N978 JDS is a 1995 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 19,186 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 N978 JDS, 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 31 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N978 JDS registered?

N978 JDS is a 1995 Ducati 748, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N978 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N978 JDS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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