Ducati 748 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.0 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ducati 748 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED19.0%

   4 occurrences

2. 2.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps19.0%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement14.3%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements9.5%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.5%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released9.5%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel9.5%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements9.5%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.8%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.8%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up4.8%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.8%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati 748 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.9%

   39 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.2%

   34 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.1%

   14 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.1%

   14 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   13 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.4%

   9 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.1%

   7 tests

8. 8.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.9%

   6 tests

What gets tested

The 748 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

18,536

Test classes

class 2: 656

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ducati 748?

92.5% unadjusted, from 656 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati 748 fail its MOT on?

"A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" is recorded in 19.0% of failed Ducati 748 tests, followed by "A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (19.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ducati 748 usually have at its MOT?

18,536 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.