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N132 ESX

1996 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,686 mi
Last recorded47,686 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Ducati 74817,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 ESX
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 47,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 46,705 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 46,705 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,929 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 45,929 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,932 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 44,932 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,069 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 44,069 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,147 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,394 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,819 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,377 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,089 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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N132 ESX is a 1996 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N132 ESX, 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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N132 ESX is a 1996 Ducati 748, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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