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R317 YHL

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,623 mi
Last recorded22,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 YHL
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 22,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,660 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 21,659 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,977 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 20,976 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,447 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 20,435 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 20,429 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,194 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,194 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 19,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,539 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 17,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

clutch resv

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,912 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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R317 YHL is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R317 YHL, 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 R317 YHL registered?

R317 YHL is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R317 YHL safe to buy?

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