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W171 VCH

2000 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,234 mi
Last recorded38,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Ducati 74813,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 VCH
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 38,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 37,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 34,697 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 34,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 31,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 31,114 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,422 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 21,594 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,313 miles

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

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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W171 VCH is a 2000 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 13,362 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 W171 VCH, 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 26 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W171 VCH registered?

W171 VCH is a 2000 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W171 VCH safe to buy?

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