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R498 LLJ

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,722 mi
Last recorded11,722 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 LLJ
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 11,722 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 11,707 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 11,707 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,217 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 8,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 8,550 miles

beam deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,472 miles

only to be used in day light hours and not in reduced visability

Fail 2 Jun 2011 8,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2010 8,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 7,361 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 8,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R498 LLJ is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,768 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 R498 LLJ, 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 29 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R498 LLJ registered?

R498 LLJ is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R498 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 LLJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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