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R560 XPU

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,188 mi
Last recorded40,188 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 XPU
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 40,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,968 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 39,683 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 39,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 39,247 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 39,247 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 39,120 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 38,692 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 38,692 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,449 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 38,449 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,855 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,609 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,445 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,175 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 30,876 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,876 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 28,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,507 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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R560 XPU is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R560 XPU, 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 R560 XPU registered?

R560 XPU is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R560 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 XPU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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