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R348 DHU

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,110 mi
Last recorded11,110 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 DHU
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 11,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 10,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 10,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 10,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,932 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 9,927 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,339 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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R348 DHU is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,768 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 R348 DHU, 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 29 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 R348 DHU registered?

R348 DHU is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R348 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 DHU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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