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R743 SJB

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,258 mi
Last recorded22,258 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 SJB
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,258 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,915 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,915 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,632 miles

Rear tyre lightly cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,370 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,646 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 20,646 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,086 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 19,086 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R743 SJB 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 70%.

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 R743 SJB, 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 R743 SJB registered?

R743 SJB is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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