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P486 YDW

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,196 mi
Last recorded52,196 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 YDW
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,235 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,963 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 43,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 43,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,790 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 41,781 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,147 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,853 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 33,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside headlight slightly high

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,703 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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P486 YDW is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P486 YDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P486 YDW registered?

P486 YDW is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P486 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 YDW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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