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P79 SPW

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,233 mi
Last recorded15,233 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 SPW
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 15,233 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 15,233 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Undersized (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 15,088 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

clutch fluid low

Pass 20 Apr 2022 14,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 14,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 13,722 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 13,646 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,589 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,580 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 13,580 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 10,676 miles

Front mudguard fouls right hand fork leg.

Fail 9 May 2009 10,676 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front mudguard fouls right hand fork leg.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,303 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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P79 SPW is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P79 SPW, 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 P79 SPW registered?

P79 SPW is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P79 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 SPW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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