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BX05 EHW

2005 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,323 mi
Last recorded20,323 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ducati 7499,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 EHW
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 20,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 19,939 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 19,936 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced fairing nose cone (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 19,203 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 15,470 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 12,551 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension Chaffing between front mudguard and fork stanchions (2.3.6a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 12,551 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension Chaffing between front mudguard and fork stanchions (2.3.6a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 12,550 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front mudguard fouling fork tubes

Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,448 miles

Front mudgaurd rubbing fork legs to space mudgaurd away from fork legs

Pass 9 Feb 2015 12,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 11,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 9,839 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 9,740 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 8,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 8,015 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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BX05 EHW is a 2005 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 9,730 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 BX05 EHW, 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 21 years old, this Ducati 749 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 EHW is a 2005 Ducati 749, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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