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S708 RDW

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,092 mi
Last recorded23,092 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 RDW
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,092 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 23,092 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2009 22,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 21,761 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,024 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Inner Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,711 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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S708 RDW is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 15,979 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 S708 RDW, 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 28 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S708 RDW registered?

S708 RDW is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S708 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 RDW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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