Ducati 750 (2002)
2002 Ducati 750
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2002 Ducati 750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Ducati 750 passes its MOT on first attempt 88.4% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes are genuinely well-maintained by their owners. Only 6.8% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety issues are rare.
At just over 10,600 miles median mileage for a 22-year-old bike, these are lightly used machines—likely weekend riders rather than commuters. The average of 1.2 failures per MOT and 3.3 advisories per vehicle indicates minor wear items need attention, but nothing structural: if you're buying one, budget for routine maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on fuel system and electrics, where age typically shows first.
What to check before buying a 2002 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 2002 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.
Half of all 2002 Ducati 750 vehicles fall between 7,020 and 13,753 miles.
2002 Ducati 750 — Still on the Road
26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Ducati 750
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
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14.9%
Headlamp aim too low
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14.1%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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12.9%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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12.4%
Exhaust noisy
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12%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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