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T987 KNW

1999 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,406 mi
Last recorded16,406 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ducati 74815,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 KNW
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 16,406 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 16,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 16,083 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 15,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 15,396 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 14,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 14,402 miles

Rear Rear brake slightly soft although still works fine

Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,761 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 13,761 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,552 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,501 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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T987 KNW is a 1999 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1999 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 15,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T987 KNW, 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 27 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 T987 KNW registered?

T987 KNW is a 1999 Ducati 748, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T987 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T987 KNW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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