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J15 BTG

2003 Ducati 749 S

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,999 mi
Last recorded28,999 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749 S10,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 BTG
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 28,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 25,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 24,437 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,544 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 22,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,279 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 20,279 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Rise in speed r/h lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2014 19,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,887 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 18,978 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 May 2012 18,978 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 17,721 miles

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

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,721 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,831 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,140 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 12,140 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,344 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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J15 BTG is a 2003 Ducati 749 S in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,472 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 J15 BTG, 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 23 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 J15 BTG registered?

J15 BTG is a 2003 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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