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R205 ULH

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,264 mi
Last recorded29,264 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 ULH
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2023 29,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 29,182 miles

Front Tyre starting to perish on the sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2018 29,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,141 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,124 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure Clock assembly insecure. (6.1.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 29,118 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure Clock assembly insecure. (6.1.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,986 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 2,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,074 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,036 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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R205 ULH is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R205 ULH, 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 R205 ULH registered?

R205 ULH is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R205 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 ULH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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