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R597 BAH

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,418 mi
Last recorded28,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 BAH
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 28,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 27,416 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front brakes bind slightly

one lower belly pan fixing missing

one of two rear lights not working

Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 26,383 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,724 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,243 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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R597 BAH is a 1997 Ducati 748 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 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 R597 BAH, 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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R597 BAH is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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