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R627 JCU

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

613 mi
Last recorded613 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 JCU
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 613 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 556 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 201 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 98 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 19,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 19,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,184 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,944 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 18,347 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,347 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 18,320 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,740 miles

exhaust is very close to limt on the db level

this machine should only be used in day light hours only all lights are discon at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2008 17,568 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,130 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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R627 JCU is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R627 JCU, 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 R627 JCU registered?

R627 JCU is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R627 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 JCU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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