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T278 XVT

1999 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,390 mi
Last recorded35,390 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Ducati 74815,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 XVT
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,390 miles

Instrument panel loose

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Perished at seal (5.2.3 (j))

Clutch cover missing, springs / moving parts exposed

Fail 27 Mar 2019 35,390 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Instrument panel loose

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Perished at seal (5.2.3 (j))

Clutch cover missing, springs / moving parts exposed

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,390 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 35,390 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,390 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 35,390 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Drive sprocket carrier (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,390 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,390 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,724 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 27,724 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2010 25,684 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,790 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,781 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,587 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,587 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,965 miles

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

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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T278 XVT is a 1999 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 15,750 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 T278 XVT, 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 27 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T278 XVT registered?

T278 XVT is a 1999 Ducati 748, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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