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R179 FBW

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,272 mi
Last recorded9,272 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 FBW
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 9,272 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 9,272 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released on rear brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 8,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 8,297 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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R179 FBW is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R179 FBW, 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 R179 FBW registered?

R179 FBW is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R179 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 FBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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