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R796 EEG

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,710 mi
Last recorded10,710 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 EEG
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 10,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 10,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 10,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 10,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 9,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 9,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 9,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 9,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 9,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 9,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2011 8,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 7,768 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 7,763 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,307 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 23,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,010 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 23,010 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (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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R796 EEG is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R796 EEG, 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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R796 EEG is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R796 EEG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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