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R744 UHE

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,327 mi
Last recorded14,327 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 UHE
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 14,312 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,307 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 14,307 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,301 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 19,301 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 13,874 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,258 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 13,258 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,895 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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R744 UHE 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 69.2%.

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 R744 UHE, 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 R744 UHE registered?

R744 UHE is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R744 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 UHE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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