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HX04 YXS

2004 Ducati 749 S

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,556 mi
Last recorded37,556 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 749 S10,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 YXS
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,556 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 37,551 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 37,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 36,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,804 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 28,804 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,777 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,706 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,706 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 26,259 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,259 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,723 miles

clutch cover missing beware of rotating clutch..

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 YXS is a 2004 Ducati 749 S in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

HX04 YXS is a 2004 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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The MOT history for HX04 YXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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