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R704 ULX

1997 Ducati M750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,061 mi
Last recorded31,061 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati M75013,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 ULX
MakeDucati
ModelM750
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 31,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 30,234 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 28,340 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 28,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 28,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 27,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil cooler has minor leak

Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,711 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 27,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,601 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,486 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 27,349 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 26,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,315 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,007 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M750?

Based on 4,105 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
502
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
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R704 ULX is a 1997 Ducati M750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Ducati M750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 13,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati M750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R704 ULX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M750 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati M750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R704 ULX registered?

R704 ULX is a 1997 Ducati M750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R704 ULX safe to buy?

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