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P389 SMR

1996 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,341 mi
Last recorded18,341 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati 74817,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 SMR
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 18,341 miles

Nearside Gear change lever short, but can still be used

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 18,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Gear change lever short, but can still be used

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,335 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 18,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,215 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,570 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,443 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 16,443 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,834 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 15,307 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,369 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 15,304 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 11,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 8,706 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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P389 SMR is a 1996 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P389 SMR, 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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P389 SMR is a 1996 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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