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W179 WAM

2000 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,398 mi
Last recorded23,398 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ducati 74813,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 WAM
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 23,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 23,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 23,137 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 22,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 22,456 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 22,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 22,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 21,410 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,606 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 20,606 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,338 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,591 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 16,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,298 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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W179 WAM is a 2000 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 W179 WAM, 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 W179 WAM registered?

W179 WAM is a 2000 Ducati 748, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W179 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 WAM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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