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S821 UTD

1998 Ducati 748

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,758 mi
Last recorded32,758 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 UTD
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 32,758 miles

BATTERY IN POOR STATE OF CHARGE

Pass 25 Apr 2025 32,692 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,997 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 31,997 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,813 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,024 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 31,024 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 30,027 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,855 miles

One half of stop tail lamp not working,will need new bulb

Will need new rear tyre very soon,at legal wear limit

will need new brake pads all round soon,close to wear limit,rear brake performance could be better with new pads

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,840 miles

will need new brake pads all round soon.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,936 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 16,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2007 13,174 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 12,120 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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S821 UTD is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S821 UTD, 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 S821 UTD registered?

S821 UTD is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S821 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S821 UTD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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