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R488 HOO

1998 Ducati M750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,470 mi
Last recorded5,470 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati M75013,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 HOO
MakeDucati
ModelM750
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 5,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 5,470 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 5,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 5,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 4,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 4,320 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 4,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 3,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 2,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 2,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 2,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,358 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 May 2006 24,358 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati M750?

Based on 4,105 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
502
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
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R488 HOO is a 1998 Ducati M750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Ducati M750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati M750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R488 HOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M750 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati M750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R488 HOO registered?

R488 HOO is a 1998 Ducati M750, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R488 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 HOO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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