What does your V5 say ?

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by V2FAN, Nov 20, 2012.

  1. High Guys and Girls,

    im after a bit of advice if you can help.

    i have been searching for a nice low mileage 748s for sometime and I think I have found the "1".

    I have just carried out an on-line check and the check shows the bike as a 748S Bip. The bike is Mono with no rear pillion pegs.

    My question is what is the likelihood that this has been converted from a Bi to a Mono ? Or does the V5 not always accurately reflect this?

    i have an engine number and will be requesting the VIN number from the seller tomorrow. This is a distance sale with a family member acting as a rep and the deal all being well will be signed off on Thursday.

    After 8 years away from Ducati I am looking at rekindling my romance therefore I am being extra vigilant in my due diligence.

    Any help or advice will be greatly received.

    Thanks in advance

    Jake :upyeah:
     
    #1 V2FAN, Nov 20, 2012
  2. Has it a mono or bip subframe?
     
    #2 deleteduser211220, Nov 21, 2012
  3. Hi
    The bike has a mono subframe fitted, but I'm aware that these are swapped around from mono to bip and vice versa. The owner states it was a Mono from new however I'm concerned that the on-line check shows it as a Bip. I'm going to seek clarification as to what's written on the V5. I know it's not a major issue but I'm looking for a 'true' bike. Thank You
     
    #3 V2FAN, Nov 21, 2012
  4. If the shock hasn't been messed with, the spring-rate printed on it will determine mono or bip. Although I am not sure of the values.

    Again, this could've bee changed.
     
    #4 deleteduser211220, Nov 21, 2012
  5. That's a good tip and thank you ! ill research this also.
     
    #5 V2FAN, Nov 21, 2012
  6. I wouldn't trust anything on the V5 the DVLA make so many errors that nothing on the V5 can be relied upon with 100% accuracy
     
    #6 popelli, Nov 21, 2012
  7. Get the frame and engine number and do a check with Ducati UK. They have answered queries I have previously had then and there on the phone.
     
    #7 Cranker V2, Nov 21, 2012

  8. Ducati UK av always been very helpfull when i've phoned them , Give em the frame No. & they tell u what bike it is .

    Not sure if it's still the same phone No. , but when i phoned it was 08451222996 ...
     
    #8 Duke Of Wales, Nov 21, 2012
  9. Thanks for all your replys :upyeah: Its much appreciated. In terms of the V5 I recall several Aprilia Riders having the same issue when there bikes were Registered as an RSV Aand not an RSV'R'.
     
    #9 V2FAN, Nov 21, 2012
  10. Mine says "998s MONO-02" in the description bit, so I'm happy that Dvla has got mine right.
     
    #10 efcbluepete, Nov 21, 2012
  11. My 999 has been a mono since new but V5 states Biposto
     
    #11 chrisw, Nov 21, 2012
  12. Both mine simply state 'Motorcycle', 'Ducati' and engine size in CC, no mention of model (916, Monster) or variant on the V5 documents...
     
    #12 Dukedesmo, Nov 21, 2012
  13. Thanks for all your comments. I have done an Hpi check on the bike which confirms its all good, however Ducati couldnt find the VIN details on there records :eek: The owner stated that the bike is an original Mono however the V5 states Bip. Not a major issue but I was hoping that Ducati could clear up the confussion which they cant :rolleyes:
    I have decided to give the bike a miss as that warm feeling has escaped me, the bike also had a few chips which in my opinion were not consistant with the mileage. I suppose I just lost trust in the history of the bike. Good News I'm still looking for a mint 748S with low mileage :upyeah:
     
    #13 V2FAN, Nov 23, 2012
  14. Mine is a true mono - and the V5 just described it as a 998 - I sent it back to them at first registration and they corrected it.
     
    #14 998gsb, Nov 23, 2012
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