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M649 XFS

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,818 mi
Last recorded17,818 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 XFS
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,818 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 17,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,153 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,020 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 15,618 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,618 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,573 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 13,560 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2007 12,312 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 12,017 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2005 9,749 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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M649 XFS is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M649 XFS, 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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M649 XFS is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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