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R228 ALH

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,707 mi
Last recorded20,707 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 ALH
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 20,130 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 20,128 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Caliper bolts corroded. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Caliper hydraulic union corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork leg. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Caliper bolts corroded. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork leg. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Master cylinder hydraulic union corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 20,000 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 19,834 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,412 miles

Tyres slight wear in middle

Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,993 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,258 miles

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

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

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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R228 ALH is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R228 ALH, 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 R228 ALH registered?

R228 ALH is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R228 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 ALH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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