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BX54 URB

2004 Ducati 749 S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,725 mi
Last recorded21,725 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 749 S10,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 URB
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 21,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 19,978 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 19,658 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Oct 2021 19,287 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 19,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 19,066 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 19,066 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2016 18,182 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 18,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,702 miles

exhaust system not standard

How Reliable is the Ducati 749 S?

Based on 1,704 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
Headlamp aim too low 10
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BX54 URB is a 2004 Ducati 749 S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 10,088 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 S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 URB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749 S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 749 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX54 URB registered?

BX54 URB is a 2004 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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