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KW52 XPB

2003 Ducati 999S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

9,585 mi
Last recorded9,585 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 999S8,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 XPB
MakeDucati
Model999S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 9,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 9,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 8,869 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 8,869 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure bolt missing (1.1.10 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,482 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 8,167 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 8,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 7,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 6,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 6,696 miles

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)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 5,108 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 5,108 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 5,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 3,849 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 3,831 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,050 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 1,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 1,108 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999S?

Based on 3,888 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
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KW52 XPB is a 2003 Ducati 999S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 8,369 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 999S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW52 XPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW52 XPB registered?

KW52 XPB is a 2003 Ducati 999S, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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