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AE51 YWA

2002 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,157 mi
Last recorded19,157 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 74810,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YWA
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 19,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 19,094 miles

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

Rear brake needs bleeding.

Fail 27 Aug 2024 19,094 miles

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

Rear brake needs bleeding.

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 18,799 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 18,799 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 18,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 17,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 17,944 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 17,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 16,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 15,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has been repaired.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2015 13,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,871 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,236 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 12,366 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,488 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 11,488 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,618 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 4,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 4,960 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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AE51 YWA is a 2002 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 10,976 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 AE51 YWA, 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 24 years old, this Ducati 748 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE51 YWA is a 2002 Ducati 748, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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