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R421 KMA

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,620 mi
Last recorded11,620 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 KMA
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 11,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 11,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 11,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,868 miles

Front tyre getting low. Righthand indicators flashes faster than the left.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 6,606 miles

Rear wheel has slight free play. †Front disc has slight pulse of 25kgf

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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R421 KMA is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R421 KMA, 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 R421 KMA registered?

R421 KMA is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R421 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 KMA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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