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HX53 LNY

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,925 mi
Last recorded21,925 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LNY
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,806 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,605 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 3 May 2011 17,597 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 16,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,156 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 998?

Based on 4,942 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
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HX53 LNY is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 998 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 LNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 998 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 998 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 LNY registered?

HX53 LNY is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 LNY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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