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DU04 BBX

2004 Ducati 749

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,863 mi
Last recorded5,863 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati 7499,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 BBX
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 5,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 5,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 5,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 5,863 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 5,863 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 5,863 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 5,863 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2011 3,111 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 3,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 2,197 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 2,197 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Mar 2008 19 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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DU04 BBX is a 2004 Ducati 749 in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU04 BBX, 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 DU04 BBX registered?

DU04 BBX is a 2004 Ducati 749, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is DU04 BBX safe to buy?

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