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K8 UKE

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,311 mi
Last recorded16,311 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 UKE
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 16,311 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 16,311 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 15,408 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 15,359 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 13,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 12,943 miles

Nearside Switchgear on handlebar not pegged/fixed

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

Steering damper has reduced effect

Fail 1 Mar 2021 12,943 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Size and spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever has more travel than expected before operation

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Switchgear on handlebar not pegged/fixed

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 11,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,214 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 11,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 9,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,557 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 8,557 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati 749?

Based on 10,480 MOT tests across 1,010 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,010
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 117
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 34
Direction indicator not working 30
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K8 UKE is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 9,791 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K8 UKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 749 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K8 UKE registered?

K8 UKE is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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