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W697 SBR

2000 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,887 mi
Last recorded17,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ducati 74813,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 SBR
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 17,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 17,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 17,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 17,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 17,866 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 17,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,783 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 17,783 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 17,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,343 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 17,247 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,529 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 14,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2010 14,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,325 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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W697 SBR is a 2000 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W697 SBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W697 SBR registered?

W697 SBR is a 2000 Ducati 748, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W697 SBR safe to buy?

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