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Y449 DRB

2001 Ducati 748B

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,284 mi
Last recorded30,284 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Ducati 748B10,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 DRB
MakeDucati
Model748B
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 30,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 29,210 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 29,210 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 28,909 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,454 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 26,877 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,888 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,363 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 21,363 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,363 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 16,098 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,518 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,252 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 748B?

Based on 1,597 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Footrest missing 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars 7
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Y449 DRB is a 2001 Ducati 748B in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 748B models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 10,960 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 748B fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y449 DRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 748B typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Ducati 748B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y449 DRB registered?

Y449 DRB is a 2001 Ducati 748B, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y449 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y449 DRB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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