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R304 JGX

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,158 mi
Last recorded15,158 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 JGX
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 15,158 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 15,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 15,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

MOT for daylight use only

Pass 26 Jun 2017 15,121 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ONLY used during daylight hours and NOT used at times of seriously reduced visibility (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,094 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 15,039 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 15,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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R304 JGX is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R304 JGX, 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 R304 JGX registered?

R304 JGX is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R304 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 JGX shows 7 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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