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P978 RNH

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,437 mi
Last recorded28,437 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 RNH
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 28,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 27,974 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,980 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 26,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,311 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 26,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,069 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 26,069 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2007 25,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 24,286 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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P978 RNH is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow 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 P978 RNH, 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 P978 RNH registered?

P978 RNH is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P978 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 RNH 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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