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W298 HCE

2000 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,123 mi
Last recorded16,123 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Ducati 74813,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 HCE
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 16,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 15,626 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 15,429 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 15,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 15,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 14,570 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 13,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,787 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 13,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,919 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 9,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 8,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,630 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,933 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 6,933 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,707 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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W298 HCE is a 2000 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 13,362 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 W298 HCE, 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 26 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W298 HCE registered?

W298 HCE is a 2000 Ducati 748, first registered on 5 August 2000.

Is W298 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 HCE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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