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R825 VCH

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,805 mi
Last recorded16,805 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 VCH
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 16,805 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 16,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 16,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 16,410 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,406 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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R825 VCH is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow 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 R825 VCH, 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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How do I check the history of R825 VCH?

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What year was R825 VCH registered?

R825 VCH is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R825 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 VCH 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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