CarVerify

Free Car Check

L999 SXX

2003 Ducati 999S

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,387 mi
Last recorded25,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 999S8,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 SXX
MakeDucati
Model999S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 25,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 25,177 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 25,177 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,979 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 24,979 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 24,976 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 24,976 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,554 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 24,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 22,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 22,150 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,332 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 21,303 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 19,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens missing. (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 18,287 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 18,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,050 miles

Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 15,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 13,949 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 7,420 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 6,943 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 6,940 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 6,589 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 6,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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
Full Ducati 999S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L999 SXX is a 2003 Ducati 999S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L999 SXX, 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

How do I check the history of L999 SXX?

You can check the full history of L999 SXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L999 SXX registered?

L999 SXX is a 2003 Ducati 999S, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is L999 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 SXX shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L999 SXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L999 SXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.