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R185 GWW

1998 Ducati M750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,254 mi
Last recorded23,254 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati M75013,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 GWW
MakeDucati
ModelM750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 23,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Small crack in headlight beam pattern still ok

Pass 10 Aug 2023 22,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 22,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 22,291 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 21,733 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Forks slightly corroded stantion damaged (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pad pin locking device missing

Fail 25 Jun 2020 21,734 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Forks slightly corroded stantion damaged (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pad pin locking device missing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 19,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,409 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,087 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,424 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,151 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M750?

Based on 4,105 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
502
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
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R185 GWW is a 1998 Ducati M750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ducati M750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,045 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 M750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 GWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M750 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati M750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R185 GWW is a 1998 Ducati M750, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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