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P585 VGP

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,793 mi
Last recorded33,793 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 VGP
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 33,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 32,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,242 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,062 miles

number plate cracked

rear indicators in wrong place,hard to see from rear

Fail 29 Jun 2016 31,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate cracked

rear indicators in wrong place,hard to see from rear

Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 May 2014 29,261 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 29,261 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,479 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 24,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,140 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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P585 VGP 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 81.3%.

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 P585 VGP, 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 P585 VGP registered?

P585 VGP is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P585 VGP safe to buy?

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