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R588 BAH

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,165 mi
Last recorded25,165 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 BAH
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 25,163 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 23,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 18,659 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,659 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,934 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,862 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
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R588 BAH is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R588 BAH, 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.

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R588 BAH is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R588 BAH safe to buy?

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