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BX04 UCU

2004 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,336 mi
Last recorded19,336 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati 7499,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 UCU
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 19,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 19,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 18,522 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 18,457 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 18,431 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 15,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 14,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,379 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 10,379 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 7,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 7,564 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,103 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 6,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 4,681 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 4,681 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

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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BX04 UCU is a 2004 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 9,418 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 BX04 UCU, 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 22 years old, this Ducati 749 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX04 UCU registered?

BX04 UCU is a 2004 Ducati 749, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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