MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
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
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
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))
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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T278 XVT is a 1999 Ducati 748, first registered on 12 May 1999.
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