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R131 WHL

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,226 mi
Last recorded15,226 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 WHL
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,226 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 15,226 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 15,221 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,963 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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R131 WHL is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R131 WHL, 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 R131 WHL registered?

R131 WHL is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R131 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 WHL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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