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R418 EOT

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

20,021 mi
Last recorded20,021 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 EOT
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 20,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 19,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 19,422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,299 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 19,299 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 18,343 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 18,343 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,955 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,179 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 16,179 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 14,388 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 12,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,086 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 12,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,452 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 11,452 miles

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

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

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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R418 EOT is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R418 EOT, 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 R418 EOT registered?

R418 EOT is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R418 EOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 EOT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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