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S748 TPU

1998 Ducati 748

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,592 mi
Last recorded18,592 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 TPU
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 18,592 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 18,592 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 18,569 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 14 May 2019 18,569 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,763 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 17,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 15,095 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 15,095 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 12,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 10,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,557 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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S748 TPU is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S748 TPU, 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 S748 TPU registered?

S748 TPU is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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