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F8 DDR

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,848 mi
Last recorded34,848 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 DDR
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 34,848 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 33,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,839 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 32,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 31,603 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,035 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 30,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 30,915 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Brake light integrated within indicator which may cuase indicator to seem dimmer when brake is applied

Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2010 24,541 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,541 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,982 miles

advise side light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2009 22,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

advise side light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2008 22,811 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 17,849 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 11,045 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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F8 DDR is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F8 DDR, 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.

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What year was F8 DDR registered?

F8 DDR is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is F8 DDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 DDR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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