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R394 LBD

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,466 mi
Last recorded20,466 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 LBD
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 20,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,133 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 20,125 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 19,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,691 miles

Poor face contact between o/s front brake pads & disc.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,263 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 17,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (Outer Fork Leg Corrosion Could Weaken Component) (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (Outer Fork Leg Corrosion Could Weaken Component) (2.3.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 17,641 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (Outer Fork Leg Corrosion Could Weaken Component) (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (Outer Fork Leg Corrosion Could Weaken Component) (2.3.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,987 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 15,664 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 13,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,389 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 12,325 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R394 LBD is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R394 LBD, 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 R394 LBD registered?

R394 LBD is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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