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BX55 WVU

2005 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,871 mi
Last recorded14,871 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ducati 7499,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 WVU
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 14,871 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 14,381 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 14,381 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 13,516 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 13,516 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 12,435 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 12,435 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,090 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,412 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 6,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 5,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 5,903 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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BX55 WVU is a 2005 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX55 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX55 WVU registered?

BX55 WVU is a 2005 Ducati 749, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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