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N499 EPO

1996 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,447 mi
Last recorded22,447 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati 74817,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 EPO
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 22,447 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 22,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 22,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 22,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 22,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 21,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 20,633 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain runner on swingarm broken

Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,829 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,416 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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N499 EPO is a 1996 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N499 EPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N499 EPO registered?

N499 EPO is a 1996 Ducati 748, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N499 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 EPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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