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Y438 NFC

2001 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,522 mi
Last recorded12,522 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 74813,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 NFC
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 12,522 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 12,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 12,146 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,285 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 10,285 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 7,419 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,337 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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Y438 NFC is a 2001 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y438 NFC, 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 Y438 NFC registered?

Y438 NFC is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y438 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 NFC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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