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P78 SPW

1997 Ducati M750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,125 mi
Last recorded12,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati M75013,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 SPW
MakeDucati
ModelM750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 11,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 11,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 11,061 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 11,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 10,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 10,600 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 10,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 10,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,118 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 10,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 9,830 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,058 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,449 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 8,367 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Ducati M750?

Based on 4,105 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
502
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
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P78 SPW is a 1997 Ducati M750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ducati M750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 13,680 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 M750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P78 SPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M750 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati M750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P78 SPW registered?

P78 SPW is a 1997 Ducati M750, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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