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R680 YVF

1997 Ducati 750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,275 mi
Last recorded23,275 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 75014,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 YVF
MakeDucati
Model750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 23,275 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 23,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 23,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,583 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drive chain has kinks in

Fail 21 May 2022 22,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drive chain has kinks in

Pass 21 May 2021 21,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 21,452 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,287 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 21,279 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 21,279 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,189 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 20,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 20,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,013 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,850 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,497 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 750?

Based on 8,274 MOT tests across 1,055 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
1,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 108
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
Headlamp aim too low 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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R680 YVF is a 1997 Ducati 750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 14,831 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 750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R680 YVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R680 YVF registered?

R680 YVF is a 1997 Ducati 750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R680 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 YVF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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