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R97 YNB

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,342 mi
Last recorded22,342 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 YNB
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 22,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 22,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 21,581 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 21,269 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,962 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 20,962 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 20,409 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 20,385 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,319 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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R97 YNB is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R97 YNB, 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

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What year was R97 YNB registered?

R97 YNB is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R97 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 YNB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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