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R17 MJK

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,936 mi
Last recorded24,936 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 MJK
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 24,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,889 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 23,889 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,551 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,774 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 18,769 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,448 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 17,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 7,410 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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R17 MJK is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R17 MJK, 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 R17 MJK registered?

R17 MJK is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for R17 MJK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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