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R243 SRB

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,713 mi
Last recorded9,713 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 SRB
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 9,713 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 9,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 9,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 9,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 9,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 9,636 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 9,633 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 9,629 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,174 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 9,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,918 miles

front tyre tread depth measures at minimum legal limit of 1mm.i advise replacing with new.

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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R243 SRB 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 100%.

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 R243 SRB, 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 R243 SRB registered?

R243 SRB is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R243 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 SRB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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