MOT Status
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23,156 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake has slight bind
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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)
How Reliable is the Ducati 748?
Based on 29,046 MOT tests across 3,162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was R738 MSA registered?
R738 MSA is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 8 December 1997.
Is R738 MSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R738 MSA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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