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GX55 HLO

2005 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,154 mi
Last recorded8,154 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ducati 7499,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 HLO
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 8,154 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 7,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 7,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 5,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 3,810 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 3,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high on low beam (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low on high beam (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 2,885 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 2,885 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 2,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 2,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 2,448 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 2,426 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 1,668 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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GX55 HLO is a 2005 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX55 HLO, 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.

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What year was GX55 HLO registered?

GX55 HLO is a 2005 Ducati 749, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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