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P451 BUG

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,245 mi
Last recorded30,245 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 BUG
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 30,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 30,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 30,138 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 30,138 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 30,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 29,727 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,630 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 28,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,919 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 27,904 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,663 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 22,794 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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P451 BUG is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P451 BUG, 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 P451 BUG registered?

P451 BUG is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P451 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 BUG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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