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R442 ORS

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,877 mi
Last recorded24,877 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 ORS
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 24,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,303 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 23,149 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 May 2010 19,746 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 19,746 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,777 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,416 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R442 ORS 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 R442 ORS, 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

How do I check the history of R442 ORS?

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What year was R442 ORS registered?

R442 ORS is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R442 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 ORS 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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