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R501 DRF

1997 Ducati 750SS

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,295 mi
Last recorded13,295 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati 750SS16,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 DRF
MakeDucati
Model750SS
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 13,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 12,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,193 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 12,143 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,143 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,510 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 11,509 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,981 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 750SS?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
331
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Direction indicator not working 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
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R501 DRF is a 1997 Ducati 750SS in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 750SS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,289 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 750SS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R501 DRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 750SS typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 750SS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R501 DRF registered?

R501 DRF is a 1997 Ducati 750SS, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R501 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 DRF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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