CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL03 KBN

2003 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,880 mi
Last recorded14,880 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KBN
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 14,880 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,780 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 14,780 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 14,551 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

long travel rear brake pedal

Fail 12 Apr 2024 14,551 miles

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

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

long travel rear brake pedal

Pass 17 Jan 2023 14,268 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 14,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 14,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,233 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,739 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,029 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 5,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp on higher limit

Pass 22 Nov 2007 3,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,123 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999?

Based on 8,099 MOT tests across 816 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 38
Headlamp aim too low 29
Full Ducati 999 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL03 KBN is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 999 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 KBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 999 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL03 KBN?

You can check the full history of BL03 KBN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL03 KBN registered?

BL03 KBN is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BL03 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 KBN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL03 KBN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL03 KBN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.