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ARA 56A

2003 Ducati 749

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,705 mi
Last recorded30,705 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 56A
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 30,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 30,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 30,175 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 29,782 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,245 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 28,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,831 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 11,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,700 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 7,700 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 3,126 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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ARA 56A is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARA 56A, 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

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What year was ARA 56A registered?

ARA 56A is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is ARA 56A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 56A shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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