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R155 AEY

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,339 mi
Last recorded14,339 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 AEY
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 14,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 13,959 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 13,285 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 13,285 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,817 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,489 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 12,149 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,326 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 8,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 8,335 miles

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

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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R155 AEY is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R155 AEY, 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 R155 AEY registered?

R155 AEY is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R155 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 AEY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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