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A748 DUC

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,681 mi
Last recorded20,681 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA748 DUC
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 20,681 miles

Registration plate slightly loose cracked around bolts (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 20,532 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 20,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,126 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 19,535 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,799 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 17,775 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,921 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 748?

Based on 29,046 MOT tests across 3,162 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
384
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 327
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 313
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 128
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 125
Footrest missing 122
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A748 DUC is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 15,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 748 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A748 DUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 748 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A748 DUC registered?

A748 DUC is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A748 DUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A748 DUC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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