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R148 XWF

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,760 mi
Last recorded25,760 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 XWF
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 25,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 23,651 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,448 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,812 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2010 16,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,054 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 15,053 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2006 14,660 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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R148 XWF is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R148 XWF, 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 R148 XWF registered?

R148 XWF is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R148 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 XWF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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