Ducati 750 License Plate Bulb Size

The Ducati 750 license plate bulb uses a 12961 bulb size specification. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1999 to 2002.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
1999-2002	12961

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961

The Ducati 750 uses the 12961 bulb for the license plate position across the 1999-2002 model years.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12 volts and 5 watts.
The T10 designation refers to the bulb's tubular form factor, where the number indicates a width of roughly 10/8 of an inch, making it a compact wedge-style lamp commonly found in low-intensity automotive positions.
The W2.1x9.5d base is a wedge-type fitting, meaning the bulb is held in its socket by the tension of the glass envelope itself rather than by a separate metal base with pins.
At 5 watts, the 12961 operates as a low-power lamp, consistent with its use in a license plate application where illumination intensity requirements are minimal.
The W2.1x9.5d base specification is a precise fitment standard, and substituting a bulb with a different base type would result in an incompatible socket fit even if the voltage and wattage ratings were otherwise equivalent.