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M77 MDE

1996 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,402 mi
Last recorded19,402 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati 74817,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 MDE
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 19,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 19,389 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 19,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 19,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 19,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 19,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 19,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 19,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,161 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 19,161 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Outer Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Sep 2009 18,518 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,310 miles

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Upper An item not tested (Manual)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,579 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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M77 MDE is a 1996 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,250 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 M77 MDE, 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 30 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M77 MDE is a 1996 Ducati 748, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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