CarVerify

Free Car Check

R494 EGN

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,699 mi
Last recorded9,699 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 EGN
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 9,699 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 9,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,139 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

machine presented for test for daylight use only

Pass 30 Apr 2010

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

this vehicle was presented for daylight use only no lights fitted indicators or stop lamps

Pass 30 Apr 2009

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

this vehicle was tested to be used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 2 May 2008 12,494 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,812 miles

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
Full Ducati 748 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R494 EGN is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R494 EGN, 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 R494 EGN?

You can check the full history of R494 EGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R494 EGN registered?

R494 EGN is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R494 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 EGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R494 EGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R494 EGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.