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N501 KCL

1996 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,656 mi
Last recorded22,656 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
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

RegistrationN501 KCL
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 22,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,780 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,530 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 15,529 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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N501 KCL is a 1996 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N501 KCL, 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

How do I check the history of N501 KCL?

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What year was N501 KCL registered?

N501 KCL is a 1996 Ducati 748, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N501 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 KCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N501 KCL have outstanding finance?

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