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R464 DTU

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,178 mi
Last recorded19,178 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 DTU
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 19,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 18,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 17,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 16,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 14,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 14,215 miles

head light Patton poor dip beam

Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,167 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 14,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,465 miles

this mot is for day time use only as no lights are fitted to this motor cycle.

Pass 3 May 2014 13,242 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,788 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,723 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 12,688 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Advise,side panel insecure.

Pass 4 May 2010 12,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 12,613 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,944 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 11,944 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 11,649 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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R464 DTU is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R464 DTU, 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 R464 DTU registered?

R464 DTU is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R464 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 DTU shows 22 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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