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AF52 VUV

2003 Ducati 749

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,313 mi
Last recorded8,313 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VUV
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 8,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 8,313 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear of bike (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 8,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 8,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 7,332 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 7,332 miles

Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 6,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 6,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 4,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 3,915 miles

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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AF52 VUV is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF52 VUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF52 VUV?

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What year was AF52 VUV registered?

AF52 VUV is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is AF52 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VUV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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