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V418 DLF

1999 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,579 mi
Last recorded24,579 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Ducati 74815,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 DLF
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 24,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 24,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 24,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 24,235 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 23,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,569 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 23,525 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,976 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 22,976 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,668 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 21,340 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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V418 DLF is a 1999 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V418 DLF, 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 V418 DLF registered?

V418 DLF is a 1999 Ducati 748, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V418 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V418 DLF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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