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P944 KOL

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,508 mi
Last recorded16,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 KOL
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 16,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 16,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 16,471 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres at or below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 16,471 miles

Offside Front Brake component insecure Pad pin R clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres at or below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 16,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 16,385 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 180/55-ZR17 BT014 down to 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 bt010 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 bt014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 16,293 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 bt010 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 bt014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 16,177 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 16,177 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 15,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,507 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,069 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,502 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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P944 KOL is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P944 KOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P944 KOL registered?

P944 KOL is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P944 KOL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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