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R901 ETU

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,277 mi
Last recorded18,277 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 ETU
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 18,277 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 17,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 17,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,897 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 16,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,453 miles

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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R901 ETU is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R901 ETU, 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

How do I check the history of R901 ETU?

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What year was R901 ETU registered?

R901 ETU is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R901 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 ETU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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