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P789 HCH

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,600 mi
Last recorded40,600 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 HCH
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,594 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,287 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 32,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 30,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,009 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 24,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,814 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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P789 HCH is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P789 HCH, 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 P789 HCH registered?

P789 HCH is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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