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P485 MLY

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,926 mi
Last recorded30,926 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 MLY
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,926 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 30,926 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 30,706 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 30,244 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 30,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,983 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 23,385 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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P485 MLY is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P485 MLY, 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 P485 MLY registered?

P485 MLY is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P485 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 MLY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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