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R260 WAV

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,613 mi
Last recorded18,613 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 WAV
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2024 18,613 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 18,277 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 16,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 15,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,625 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,735 miles

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

front tyre worn slightly in a undulating manor

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,239 miles

chain dry

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 11,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,512 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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R260 WAV 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 R260 WAV, 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 R260 WAV registered?

R260 WAV is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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