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W429 DKJ

2000 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,480 mi
Last recorded39,480 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ducati 74813,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 DKJ
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 39,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,106 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,123 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2020 37,538 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,148 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 35,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,561 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,561 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,623 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,531 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2009 21,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,154 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 21,154 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 20,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 19,855 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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W429 DKJ is a 2000 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W429 DKJ, 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 W429 DKJ registered?

W429 DKJ is a 2000 Ducati 748, first registered on 12 August 2000.

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