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P581 LOE

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,815 mi
Last recorded18,815 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 LOE
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 18,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,422 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 18,422 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 18,350 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 17,437 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,882 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 16,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 16,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 16,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,295 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 15,295 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,061 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 26 May 2007 15,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 14,197 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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P581 LOE is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P581 LOE, 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 P581 LOE registered?

P581 LOE is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P581 LOE safe to buy?

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