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N985 JDS

1995 Ducati 748

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3,393 mi
Last recorded3,393 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Ducati 74819,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 JDS
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 3,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 3,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 3,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 2,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 2,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 2,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 2,250 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 1,544 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 1,544 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 18 May 2013 853 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2013 853 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 568 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

offside wiring loom not secure

Fail 22 Jul 2006 33,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

re-enforced brake hoses fitted all round

Pass 22 Jul 2006 33,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

re-enforced brake hoses fitted all round

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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N985 JDS is a 1995 Ducati 748 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N985 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 N985 JDS registered?

N985 JDS is a 1995 Ducati 748, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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