MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
one tail light out
How Reliable is the Ducati 748?
Based on 29,046 MOT tests across 3,162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P209 SMX is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P209 SMX, 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 P209 SMX registered?
P209 SMX is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 21 May 1997.
Is P209 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P209 SMX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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