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X259 PBY

2001 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,839 mi
Last recorded21,839 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Ducati 74813,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 PBY
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 21,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 21,503 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,702 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 20,702 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 19,149 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 19,149 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 18,620 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 18,620 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 17,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,318 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 16,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 14,393 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 13,868 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 12,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,626 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 3,882 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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X259 PBY is a 2001 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 13,080 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 X259 PBY, 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 25 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X259 PBY registered?

X259 PBY is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X259 PBY safe to buy?

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