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R738 MSA

1997 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,156 mi
Last recorded23,156 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 MSA
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 23,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 22,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 22,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 21,565 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 20,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 20,426 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Due to fouling mudgaurd (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,880 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 19 May 2016 19,058 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 May 2016 19,058 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,860 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 18,002 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 16,843 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 16,029 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 15,431 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 May 2010 15,348 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2009 14,635 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,685 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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R738 MSA 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 80%.

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 R738 MSA, 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 R738 MSA registered?

R738 MSA is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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