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V147 LJB

1999 Ducati 748

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,207 mi
Last recorded9,207 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ducati 74815,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 LJB
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake slight bind

rear tyre cracks in side wall no cords showing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 2,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 2,635 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 8,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 10,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 610 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 594 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear mudguard holed

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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V147 LJB is a 1999 Ducati 748 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V147 LJB, 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.

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What year was V147 LJB registered?

V147 LJB is a 1999 Ducati 748, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V147 LJB safe to buy?

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