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R119 MBV

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,556 mi
Last recorded19,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 MBV
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 19,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 19,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 19,317 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 19,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 19,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,062 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 19,062 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 18,827 miles

BATTERY FAULTY

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 18,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 17,179 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 17,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,446 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,661 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 14,661 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,338 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 10,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R119 MBV is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R119 MBV, 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 R119 MBV registered?

R119 MBV is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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