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S642 RDW

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,652 mi
Last recorded13,652 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 RDW
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,058 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

passenger seat not fitted

Fail 28 May 2010 13,055 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,933 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 12,933 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 112,116 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 12,116 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust bolt missing

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

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

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

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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S642 RDW is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 15,979 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 S642 RDW, 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 28 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S642 RDW registered?

S642 RDW is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S642 RDW safe to buy?

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