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P38 MDA

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,429 mi
Last recorded13,429 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 MDA
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 13,429 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 13,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,687 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 10,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 10,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,052 miles

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

alloy banjo's fitted to rear brake line

Pass 4 Jun 2011 9,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,757 miles

alloy brake line fitting not advised for road use

Fail 23 Mar 2010 9,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

alloy brake line fitting not advised for road use

Fail 7 Oct 2009 9,753 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front fork legs has slight damage

Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 8,636 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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P38 MDA is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P38 MDA, 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 P38 MDA registered?

P38 MDA is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P38 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 MDA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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