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P145 YUB

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,506 mi
Last recorded17,506 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 YUB
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 17,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 17,322 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 17,322 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 May 2023 17,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 16,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 16,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 16,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 15,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,891 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 15,891 miles

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,370 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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P145 YUB is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P145 YUB, 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.

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What year was P145 YUB registered?

P145 YUB is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P145 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 YUB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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