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GK03 HYT

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,754 mi
Last recorded20,754 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HYT
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 20,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 20,714 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 20,661 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 20,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 20,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,790 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,249 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,666 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 18,662 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,607 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 17,587 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,058 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,263 miles

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

gear change rubber slpit

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 15,223 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

gear change rubber slpit

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,375 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,560 miles

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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GK03 HYT is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 9,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK03 HYT, 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 23 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 GK03 HYT registered?

GK03 HYT is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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