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BU53 OUB

2003 Ducati 749

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,371 mi
Last recorded10,371 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OUB
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 10,371 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 5 May 2017 10,371 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,879 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,879 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,340 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 9,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 May 2012 8,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 8,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 8,433 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,757 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 6,757 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,058 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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BU53 OUB is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU53 OUB, 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 BU53 OUB registered?

BU53 OUB is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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