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G8 DUK

2003 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,583 mi
Last recorded20,583 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 DUK
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 20,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 20,548 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 20,548 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 20,547 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,331 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 20,331 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 20,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 19,527 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,766 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,874 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 8,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,618 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999?

Based on 8,099 MOT tests across 816 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 38
Headlamp aim too low 29
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G8 DUK is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 999 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 DUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 999 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G8 DUK registered?

G8 DUK is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is G8 DUK safe to buy?

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