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HX04 SKJ

2004 Ducati 749 S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,260 mi
Last recorded5,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 749 S10,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 SKJ
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 5,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 5,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 4,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 4,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 4,496 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 4,185 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 4,099 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 3,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 3,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 3,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 3,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 3,022 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 3,018 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 2,237 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 1,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 5 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 2 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,062 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749 S?

Based on 1,704 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
Headlamp aim too low 10
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HX04 SKJ is a 2004 Ducati 749 S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 10,088 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 S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX04 SKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749 S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 749 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX04 SKJ registered?

HX04 SKJ is a 2004 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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