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R798 UCC

1997 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,729 mi
Last recorded25,729 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati 74817,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 UCC
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,729 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 25,729 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 25,406 miles

Nearside Rear Deep cut in tyre tread area, not showing exposed cord

Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,242 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 25,242 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail links seized (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,216 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 25,216 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,201 miles

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

chain links starting to seize

Fail 25 Sep 2014 25,201 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

chain links starting to seize

Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 20,851 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 19,724 miles

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

os fairing damaged, secure at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2009 19,726 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,847 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 16,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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R798 UCC is a 1997 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R798 UCC, 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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R798 UCC is a 1997 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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