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Y21 DUC

2001 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,024 mi
Last recorded18,024 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 74813,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 DUC
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 18,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 17,934 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 17,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 17,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 17,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,960 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 14,935 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,898 miles

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

rear number plate small

Fail 19 Aug 2009 14,898 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

o/s mirror glass missing

rear number plate small

Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 13,684 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,802 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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Y21 DUC is a 2001 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y21 DUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y21 DUC registered?

Y21 DUC is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y21 DUC safe to buy?

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