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Y585 BWN

2001 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,958 mi
Last recorded17,958 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 74813,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 BWN
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 17,874 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 17,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 17,637 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,132 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 17,132 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 16,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,470 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 May 2016 14,470 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 14 May 2016 14,470 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,598 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 12,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 10,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,622 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 5,407 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 5,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,057 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 5,004 miles

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

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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Y585 BWN is a 2001 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y585 BWN, 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 Y585 BWN registered?

Y585 BWN is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y585 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y585 BWN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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