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R585 TLW

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,705 mi
Last recorded5,705 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 TLW
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 5,705 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 5,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 4,352 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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R585 TLW is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R585 TLW, 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 R585 TLW registered?

R585 TLW is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R585 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 TLW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R585 TLW have outstanding finance?

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