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R664 ULX

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,636 mi
Last recorded37,636 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 ULX
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 37,636 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,152 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 37,140 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 35,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 34,483 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 27,758 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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R664 ULX is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R664 ULX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R664 ULX registered?

R664 ULX is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R664 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R664 ULX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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