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R187 FRP

1998 Ducati M750

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

16,368 mi
Last recorded16,368 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati M75013,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 FRP
MakeDucati
ModelM750
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 16,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 15,807 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 15,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 13,507 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 13,507 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 11,163 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 10,550 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 10,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 10,512 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 10,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,778 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 9,778 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 9,428 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 9,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 8,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,681 miles

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 24 May 2010 8,356 miles

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

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

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

rear brake master cylinder sticky

Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,288 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 8,288 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 23 Jun 2008 7,997 miles

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 7 Jul 2007 7,219 miles

slight play in front brake disc rivetts

Fail 6 Jul 2007 7,214 miles

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

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

slight play in front disc rivetts

Fail 12 Jul 2006 6,591 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,591 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M750?

Based on 4,105 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
502
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
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R187 FRP is a 1998 Ducati M750 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Ducati M750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,045 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 M750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R187 FRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M750 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati M750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R187 FRP is a 1998 Ducati M750, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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