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N254 LBM

1996 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

11,423 mi
Last recorded11,423 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Ducati 74817,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 LBM
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 11,423 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 11,423 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 10,971 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 10,971 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 10,904 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. outer fork legs (2.3.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired main beam glass cloudy (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 10,904 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. outer fork legs (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired main beam glass cloudy (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,895 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 10,895 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 10,895 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Lefthand fairing panel missing fastener

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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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N254 LBM is a 1996 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N254 LBM, 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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What year was N254 LBM registered?

N254 LBM is a 1996 Ducati 748, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N254 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 LBM shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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