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AU53 GHD

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

2,986 mi
Last recorded2,986 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GHD
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 2,986 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 2,986 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 2,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 2,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 2,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 2,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 2,876 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 2,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 2,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 2,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 2,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 2,604 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 2,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 2,383 miles

Slight change in engine speed on r/h lock

Pass 29 Aug 2008 2,299 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 2,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 2,045 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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AU53 GHD is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU53 GHD, 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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What year was AU53 GHD registered?

AU53 GHD is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AU53 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 GHD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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