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R4 FOG

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,960 mi
Last recorded23,960 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 FOG
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 23,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 23,680 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,446 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,149 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 22,149 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,008 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,020 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 15,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 13,515 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 13,396 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 12,833 miles

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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R4 FOG is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 R4 FOG, 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 R4 FOG registered?

R4 FOG is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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