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KE03 XKS

2003 Ducati 749S

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

20,897 mi
Last recorded20,897 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749S8,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 XKS
MakeDucati
Model749S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,897 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 20,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,716 miles

front forks corroded

right hand disc slightly contaminated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 20,716 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

front forks corroded

right hand disc slightly contaminated

Pass 25 Jun 2016 19,385 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 19,385 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 18,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 18,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,179 miles

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

front brakes slightly dragging

Fail 27 Jul 2010 16,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 13,754 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,362 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 11,362 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati 749S?

Based on 1,582 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp aim too low 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
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KE03 XKS is a 2003 Ducati 749S in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 8,649 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 749S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE03 XKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 749S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE03 XKS is a 2003 Ducati 749S, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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