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P218 FDV

1997 Ducati 750SS

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,468 mi
Last recorded16,468 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 750SS16,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 FDV
MakeDucati
Model750SS
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 16,468 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 16,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 15,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,135 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 14,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

front tyre worn

Pass 1 Jun 2013 14,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,412 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ducati 750SS?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
331
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Direction indicator not working 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
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P218 FDV is a 1997 Ducati 750SS in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 750SS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 750SS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P218 FDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 750SS typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 750SS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P218 FDV?

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What year was P218 FDV registered?

P218 FDV is a 1997 Ducati 750SS, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P218 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 FDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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