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R255 EFC

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,478 mi
Last recorded23,478 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 EFC
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 23,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 23,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 23,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 21,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,233 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,111 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 17,111 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R255 EFC is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R255 EFC, 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 R255 EFC registered?

R255 EFC is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R255 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 EFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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