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BU03 UPJ

2003 Ducati 749

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,360 mi
Last recorded10,360 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UPJ
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 10,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 9,817 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,749 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 8,712 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,283 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 7,283 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 6,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 5,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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BU03 UPJ is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU03 UPJ, 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 BU03 UPJ registered?

BU03 UPJ is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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