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CT03 VAX

2003 Ducati 749S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,900 mi
Last recorded17,900 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749S8,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 VAX
MakeDucati
Model749S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 17,900 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2024 17,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 17,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 16,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 15,880 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749S?

Based on 1,582 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp aim too low 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
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CT03 VAX is a 2003 Ducati 749S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 8,649 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 749S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT03 VAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 749S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CT03 VAX registered?

CT03 VAX is a 2003 Ducati 749S, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CT03 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT03 VAX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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