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Y272 YRY

2001 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,285 mi
Last recorded29,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 74813,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 YRY
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 29,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mud guard slightly rubbing tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 29,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 28,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

one tail bulb out.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 28,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,816 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 27,816 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,950 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,950 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,751 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

only one rear stop light bulb working

Fail 9 Sep 2010 19,751 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

only one rear stop light bulb working

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,007 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 15,000 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 8,375 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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Y272 YRY is a 2001 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y272 YRY, 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 Y272 YRY registered?

Y272 YRY is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y272 YRY safe to buy?

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