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P429 PLM

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,168 mi
Last recorded14,168 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 PLM
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 14,168 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 14,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 14,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 13,999 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 13,946 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 13,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 12,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,279 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 9,966 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 9,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,654 miles

front tyre in uneven

Pass 31 May 2006 8,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 8,231 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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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P429 PLM is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P429 PLM, 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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P429 PLM is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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