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R471 TKY

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,419 mi
Last recorded25,419 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 TKY
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,419 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 25,419 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,032 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 25,032 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,402 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 22,853 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 22,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,360 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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R471 TKY is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R471 TKY, 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 R471 TKY registered?

R471 TKY is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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