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BX02 VBJ

2002 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,471 mi
Last recorded21,471 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 74810,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VBJ
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 21,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 21,364 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,299 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 21,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,215 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left and right forks (5.3.2 (b))

rust on tank surrounding fuel cap seal, does not seem to be leaking, monitor

Pass 29 Mar 2014 20,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,005 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,008 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,190 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 11,190 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 9,011 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear 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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BX02 VBJ is a 2002 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX02 VBJ, 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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What year was BX02 VBJ registered?

BX02 VBJ is a 2002 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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