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R768 JFL

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,199 mi
Last recorded26,199 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 JFL
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,520 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 25,520 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate bracket loose

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,092 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 25,092 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R768 JFL is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R768 JFL, 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 R768 JFL registered?

R768 JFL is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R768 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 JFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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