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R448 AHL

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,813 mi
Last recorded19,813 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 AHL
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 16,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 13,724 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 13,712 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 12,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,406 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,342 miles

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

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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R448 AHL is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R448 AHL, 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 R448 AHL registered?

R448 AHL is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R448 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 AHL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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