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R237 UHE

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,339 mi
Last recorded3,339 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 UHE
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 3,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 3,025 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 2,839 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 2,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 1,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 1,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 318 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,422 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 38,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,925 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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R237 UHE is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red 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 R237 UHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R237 UHE?

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What year was R237 UHE registered?

R237 UHE is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R237 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 UHE 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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