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HX03 VDG

2003 Ducati 999

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,232 mi
Last recorded37,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VDG
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 37,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 37,232 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 37,231 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,105 miles

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

Front Reduced damping on forks

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,929 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting on shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper shock bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,458 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 35,458 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,458 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 29,445 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 29,445 miles

Centre Rear Inner Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system frame work cracked (7.1.1.c)

Centre Rear Seat insecure dose not lock down correctly (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,730 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 26,730 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 24,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,878 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 21,878 miles

Centre Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 May 2012 21,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,396 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 19,396 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,493 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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HX03 VDG is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HX03 VDG, 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 HX03 VDG registered?

HX03 VDG is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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