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W409 VAU

2000 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,463 mi
Last recorded21,463 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Ducati 74813,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 VAU
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 21,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,439 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 21,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,343 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,031 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,770 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 19,770 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2012 19,722 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,499 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 16,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 82,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,325 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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W409 VAU is a 2000 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W409 VAU, 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 W409 VAU registered?

W409 VAU is a 2000 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W409 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W409 VAU 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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