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R120 SOY

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,705 mi
Last recorded8,705 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 SOY
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 8,705 miles

CHAINGAURD INSECURE

Central Front Outer Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 8,529 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 8,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 8,157 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,973 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,949 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 6,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,273 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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R120 SOY is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R120 SOY, 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 R120 SOY registered?

R120 SOY is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R120 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 SOY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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