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W487 FOW

2000 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,037 mi
Last recorded31,037 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Ducati 74813,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 FOW
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 31,037 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy lovely ducati throaty growl (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise condition of rear number plate

motorcycle in excellent condition

tape on headlamp lens

Pass 17 Oct 2020 30,919 miles

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

Exhaust noisy ducati throaty growl (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tyre 80% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm tyre 64% worn (5.2.3 (e))

advise condition of rear number plate

motorcycle in "very good" condition

tape on headlamp lens

Fail 17 Oct 2020 30,919 miles

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

Exhaust noisy ducati throaty growl (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tyre 80% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm tyre 64% worn (5.2.3 (e))

advise condition of rear number plate

motorcycle in "very good" condition

tape on headlamp lens

Pass 11 May 2019 30,529 miles

Exhaust noisy ducati throaty growl (8.1.1 (a))

motorcycle in very good condition

tape on headalmp lens

Fail 11 May 2019 30,529 miles

Exhaust noisy ducati throaty growl (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high beam kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

motorcycle in very good condition

tape on headalmp lens

Pass 5 May 2018 29,917 miles

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.2)

tape on headlamp lense

Fail 5 May 2018 29,917 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,243 miles

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit recommend replace,, ASAP (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp lense, taped

Fail 29 Apr 2017 29,243 miles

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit recommend replace,, ASAP (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp lense, taped

Pass 11 May 2016 28,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,423 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,162 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,000 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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W487 FOW is a 2000 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W487 FOW, 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 W487 FOW registered?

W487 FOW is a 2000 Ducati 748, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W487 FOW safe to buy?

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