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BL03 JXJ

2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S

Red Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,713 mi
Last recorded23,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S12,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 JXJ
MakeDucati
ModelMultistrada 1000 S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 23,713 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

evidence of play in rear hub but not excessive

Fail 7 Jul 2025 23,692 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

evidence of play in rear hub but not excessive

Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,504 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 23,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 23,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 23,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 23,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 22,867 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 22,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,342 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 18,596 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 18,596 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,407 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 11,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,264 miles

fluctuation on front brake when continuous pressure applied

hot spots on rear disc

Fail 12 May 2008 11,264 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fluctuation on front brake when continuous pressure applied

hot spots on rear disc

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,929 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S?

Based on 2,729 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
846
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 26
Headlamp aim too low 18
Direction indicator not working 14
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BL03 JXJ is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S in Red with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 12,800 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 Multistrada 1000 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 JXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Multistrada 1000 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati Multistrada 1000 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 JXJ is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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