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KX53 TYK

2003 Ducati 749

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,811 mi
Last recorded23,811 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 TYK
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 23,811 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 23,807 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 23,627 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 23,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,313 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 21,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,166 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,640 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 18,634 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front brake disc distorted (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revving up on right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 15,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 14,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,175 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,540 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

frame number on dvla records is incorrect.vin no on bike reads zdmh500aa3b003049.dvla records show zdmh500aa2b003049.advise customer to check log book and change it

Fail 6 Mar 2008 8,540 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

frame number on dvla records is incorrect.vin no on bike reads zdmh500aa3b003049.dvla records show zdmh500aa2b003049.advise customer to check log book and change it

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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KX53 TYK is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KX53 TYK, 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 KX53 TYK registered?

KX53 TYK is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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