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R469 ARP

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,534 mi
Last recorded23,534 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 ARP
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 23,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 23,111 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 22,805 miles

Rear brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2022 21,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 21,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 21,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,950 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 21,948 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 21,888 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,781 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 16,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,577 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 15,558 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2011 15,376 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,277 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,811 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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R469 ARP is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R469 ARP, 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 R469 ARP registered?

R469 ARP is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R469 ARP safe to buy?

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