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P587 VGP

1997 Ducati 750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,655 mi
Last recorded55,655 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Ducati 75014,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 VGP
MakeDucati
Model750
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,469 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively would recommended looking into (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 53,469 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively would recommended looking into (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 46,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,905 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,764 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,097 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 29,698 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,821 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,592 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,096 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 750?

Based on 8,274 MOT tests across 1,055 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
1,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 108
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
Headlamp aim too low 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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P587 VGP is a 1997 Ducati 750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 14,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P587 VGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P587 VGP is a 1997 Ducati 750, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P587 VGP safe to buy?

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