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BV57 LUZ

2008 Ducati 749

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,261 mi
Last recorded27,261 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 7499,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 LUZ
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 27,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 26,922 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 26,922 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 26,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 26,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,746 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 19,746 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 4,621 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,435 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 4,080 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 4,080 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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BV57 LUZ is a 2008 Ducati 749 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 9,176 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 BV57 LUZ, 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 18 years old, this Ducati 749 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV57 LUZ registered?

BV57 LUZ is a 2008 Ducati 749, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is BV57 LUZ safe to buy?

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