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W157 WMA

2001 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,681 mi
Last recorded28,681 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 74813,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 WMA
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 28,681 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Mudguard insecure rear wheel hugger ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,543 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear hugger not secured to swingarm on nearside

Pass 9 Mar 2024 28,327 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 28,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 28,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,310 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,798 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,727 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 22,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 14,586 miles

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

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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W157 WMA is a 2001 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 13,080 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 W157 WMA, 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 25 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W157 WMA registered?

W157 WMA is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for W157 WMA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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