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R487 XWE

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,205 mi
Last recorded37,205 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 XWE
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 37,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,281 miles

front brake binding slightly..

Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,803 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 21,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

front brake slightly spongy on first few applications

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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R487 XWE is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R487 XWE, 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 R487 XWE registered?

R487 XWE is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R487 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 XWE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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