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BX04 UDZ

2004 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,545 mi
Last recorded30,545 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 7499,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 UDZ
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 30,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 30,388 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 30,388 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,037 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 28,740 miles

crack in screen of clocks

Fail 15 Jun 2019 28,740 miles

crack in screen of clocks

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected speeds up on r/h lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,993 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 22,436 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,210 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 19,174 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

drive chain corroded

rear number plate light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,463 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 17,441 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,300 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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BX04 UDZ is a 2004 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

BX04 UDZ is a 2004 Ducati 749, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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