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N798 XDO

1996 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,257 mi
Last recorded31,257 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ducati 74817,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 XDO
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 31,257 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings have slight notch at central position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Upper Riders seat slightly loose Seat, rear subframe cowl/fairing unit slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 31,144 miles

Front brake hoses not supported

Nearside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 30,780 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 30,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,618 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,861 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,242 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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N798 XDO is a 1996 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N798 XDO, 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 30 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N798 XDO registered?

N798 XDO is a 1996 Ducati 748, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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