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AE03 VNF

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,494 mi
Last recorded11,494 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VNF
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 11,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 11,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 10,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 8,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,692 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 7,053 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

loose gear lever

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,053 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

loose gear lever

Pass 19 Mar 2013 4,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 4,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,992 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 3,992 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 3,455 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 3,427 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati 749?

Based on 10,480 MOT tests across 1,010 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,010
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 117
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 34
Direction indicator not working 30
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AE03 VNF is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 9,791 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 749 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 VNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 749 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 VNF is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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