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S738 AJO

1998 Ducati 748

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,386 mi
Last recorded15,386 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 AJO
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,386 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 15,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,798 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 14,798 miles

Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,006 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))

Fail 20 Mar 2013 13,006 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,504 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 11,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 11,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,491 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 10,809 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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S738 AJO is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S738 AJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S738 AJO registered?

S738 AJO is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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