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R156 CEX

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,977 mi
Last recorded26,977 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 CEX
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 26,977 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 26,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 26,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 26,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 26,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,554 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 24,554 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,911 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,537 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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R156 CEX is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R156 CEX, 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 R156 CEX registered?

R156 CEX is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R156 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 CEX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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