Ducati 750 (2001)

125 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.2% first-time pass rate

2001 Ducati 750

CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2001 Ducati 750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2001 Ducati 750 passes its MOT first time in 86.2% of cases, which beats the UK average of 80% and suggests these bikes are generally well-maintained by their owners. Only 11.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so serious safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.

These Ducatis are running relatively light at a median of 13,210 miles for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate; the average 1.41 failures per test and 3.6 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear rather than structural problems. When buying, check the service history carefully since owner maintenance discipline clearly matters here, and budget for consumables like brakes and tyres that rack up the advisory count.

Generally reliable 6.2% above UK average
86.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
13,210
typical mileage
8,577–18,474 middle half
11.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.41
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Ducati 750

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Ducati 750 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,577
low mileage
13,210
typical
18,474
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Ducati 750 vehicles fall between 8,577 and 18,474 miles.

2001 Ducati 750 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).

58 28 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.41
Avg failures per vehicle
3.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Ducati 750

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 41.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 34.5%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 19.3%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 14.9%
    Headlamp aim too low
  • 14.1%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 12.9%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 12.4%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 12%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Ducati 750:

2000 2002