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BU03 ULK

2003 Ducati 749S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,595 mi
Last recorded22,595 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749S8,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ULK
MakeDucati
Model749S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 22,595 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 21,050 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 21,050 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 13,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 13,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,047 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 12,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 12,120 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,029 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 4,104 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 3,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 2,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 2,149 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749S?

Based on 1,582 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp aim too low 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
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BU03 ULK is a 2003 Ducati 749S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 8,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 749S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 ULK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 749S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU03 ULK registered?

BU03 ULK is a 2003 Ducati 749S, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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