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R343 NVV

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,324 mi
Last recorded10,324 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 NVV
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,051 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,062 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 10,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 9,692 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 9,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,070 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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R343 NVV is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R343 NVV, 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 R343 NVV registered?

R343 NVV is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R343 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 NVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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