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Y668 DAB

2001 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,087 mi
Last recorded21,087 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 74813,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 DAB
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 21,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 19,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 19,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,015 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 19,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 18,974 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 18,973 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 18,968 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 18,961 miles

slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,957 miles

rear brake disc scored and pads worn

slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 17,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,460 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,625 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 15,625 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,092 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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Y668 DAB 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 Y668 DAB, 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 Y668 DAB registered?

Y668 DAB is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 27 August 2001.

Is Y668 DAB safe to buy?

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