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K999 DPE

2003 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,701 mi
Last recorded18,701 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 DPE
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 18,701 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 18,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 18,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 17,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 17,232 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel alignment slightly out (2.4 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 17,232 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel alignment slightly out (2.4 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working rear brake light not working - have clean and oiled micro switch to correct as sticky (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,222 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 16,222 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,621 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 14,533 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2012 13,415 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2011 10,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,997 miles

Engine Management Light on Dash During Test

Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,914 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 7,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati 999?

Based on 8,099 MOT tests across 816 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 38
Headlamp aim too low 29
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K999 DPE is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 999 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K999 DPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 999 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K999 DPE registered?

K999 DPE is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is K999 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K999 DPE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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