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R729 YWL

1998 Ducati 750

Red Petrol 748cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires31 May 2027

Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)

Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

23,891 mi

Last recorded23,891 miles

Recorded on1 Jun 2026

Typical for 1998 Ducati 75015,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 YWL

MakeDucati

Model750

Year1998

ColourRed

Fuel typePetrol

Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail

Pass 1 Jun 2026 23,891 miles

Fail 1 Jun 2026 23,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 23,879 miles

Pass 16 Nov 2022 23,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 23,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose nearside silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 23,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose nearside silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,335 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,586 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust not std

head bearing slightly centraising

Fail 6 Sep 2018 22,586 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust not std

head bearing slightly centraising

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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))

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 20,910 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,430 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

left hand exhaust loose

Fail 12 Oct 2013 20,430 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

left hand exhaust loose

Pass 6 Oct 2012 20,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

right handle bar possible bent

Fail 6 Oct 2012 20,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

right handle bar possible bent

Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Hugger mounting bolts missing

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 17,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Rear mudguard/hugger mounting bolts missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear mudguard/hugger mounting bolts missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 15,414 miles

chain slightly loose

front fairing mounts deteriateing

oil leak eveident

Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,942 miles

front fairing damaged

rear master cylinder dust boot split

slight run out on front discs

Pass 3 Nov 2007 11,486 miles

Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,211 miles

intermittant fault with nearside front indicator

left hand silencer strap slightly loose around silencer

How Reliable is the Ducati 750?

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

86.8%

Pass Rate

406

Miles/Year

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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R729 YWL is a 1998 Ducati 750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 15,326 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 R729 YWL, 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 28 years old, this Ducati 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R729 YWL is a 1998 Ducati 750, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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