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R296 NUD

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,680 mi
Last recorded30,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 NUD
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 30,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 30,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 30,324 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 30,324 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 30,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,550 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 15,868 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,184 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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R296 NUD is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R296 NUD, 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

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What year was R296 NUD registered?

R296 NUD is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R296 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 NUD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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