Ducati 748B Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ducati 748B car check
Is the Ducati 748B reliable? We analysed 1,597 real MOT tests across 187 vehicles to find out.
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The Ducati 748B is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, footrest missing and roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati 748B.
Ducati 748B Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ducati 748B. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ducati 748B MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ducati 748B to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ducati 748B Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ducati 748B fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ducati 748B Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ducati 748B owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ducati 748B MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati 748B year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 335 | 90.1% | 5,393 | 8,671 | 13,716 |
| 2002 | 646 | 85.4% | 8,127 | 12,262 | 16,613 |
| 2001 | 438 | 85.8% | 7,648 | 10,960 | 15,367 |
| 2000 | 152 | 86.2% | 8,924 | 11,998 | 17,712 |
How Long Does a Ducati 748B Last?
Based on 187 Ducati 748B vehicles on UK roads.
Ducati 748B Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ducati 748B MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ducati 748B
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.1% MOT pass rate from 335 tests
85.4% MOT pass rate from 646 tests
The best year to buy a used Ducati 748B is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.1% across 335 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ducati 748B Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati 748B THIS CAR | 86.7% | 1,597 | 11,010 mi | 26 yrs |
| Ducati Multistrada | 90.7% | 30,770 | 13,843 mi | 23 yrs |
| Ducati 748 | 86.8% | 29,046 | 14,130 mi | 31 yrs |
| Ducati 996 | 89% | 17,371 | 12,635 mi | 29 yrs |
| Toyota Tundra | 79.9% | 652 | 68,782 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati 748B trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Ducati 748B has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.7% across 1,597 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ducati 748B are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (23 recorded failures), footrest missing (13), and roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (11). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ducati 748B owner drives around 419 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ducati 748B models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.