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BV57 LXY

2007 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

19,540 mi
Last recorded19,540 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Ducati 7497,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 LXY
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 19,540 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 17,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 16,607 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 16,607 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,185 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 15,185 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,789 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 11,788 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned RECTIFIED (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 11,788 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned RECTIFIED (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2017 9,995 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 9,995 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,617 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 9,617 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 9,056 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,056 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 7,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 7,923 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 7,267 miles

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

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 10 Dec 2012 7,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 6,056 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2010 4,838 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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 LXY is a 2007 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 7,997 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 LXY, 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 19 years old, this Ducati 749 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV57 LXY registered?

BV57 LXY is a 2007 Ducati 749, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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