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OW51 KUU

2001 Ducati 750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,428 mi
Last recorded24,428 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 75013,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KUU
MakeDucati
Model750
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 24,428 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 23,496 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 23,496 miles

Brake disc fractured Crack in rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 21,448 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough when spun.

Rear brake master cylinder plunger not returning all the way but functioning ok and not binding. May bind when hot.

Rear disc has one area of light crazing/possible crack starting

Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake pads wearing unevenly, inner pad worn close to minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc has slight pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork leg dust seal corroded and starting to perish. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork leg has light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork leg dust seal corroded and starting to perish. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc has slight pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 21,434 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest insecure Circlip missing from footrest retaining pin. (6.2.12 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake pads wearing unevenly, inner pad worn close to minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc has slight pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork leg dust seal corroded and starting to perish. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork leg has light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork leg dust seal corroded and starting to perish. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc has slight pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 20,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 19,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 19,422 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,486 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,863 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ducati 750?

Based on 8,274 MOT tests across 1,055 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
1,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 108
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
Headlamp aim too low 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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OW51 KUU is a 2001 Ducati 750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,925 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 750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW51 KUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 25 years old, this Ducati 750 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OW51 KUU is a 2001 Ducati 750, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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