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P38 XGF

1997 Ducati M750

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,021 mi
Last recorded22,021 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati M75013,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 XGF
MakeDucati
ModelM750
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 22,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 20,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 20,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,104 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2016 20,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 20,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 19,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 18,099 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 17,467 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,020 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M750?

Based on 4,105 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
502
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
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P38 XGF is a 1997 Ducati M750 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ducati M750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 13,680 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 M750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P38 XGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M750 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati M750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P38 XGF registered?

P38 XGF is a 1997 Ducati M750, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P38 XGF safe to buy?

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