MOT Status
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27,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking down disc, fork and wheel osf (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working from both controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
How Reliable is the Ducati 748?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y197 BAR 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 63.6%.
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 Y197 BAR, 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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Y197 BAR is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 14 May 2001.
Is Y197 BAR safe to buy?
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