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LF03 VUU

2003 Ducati 1000DS

Red Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,866 mi
Last recorded5,866 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 1000DS11,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VUU
MakeDucati
Model1000DS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 5,866 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 5,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 5,305 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 5,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2009 5,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,718 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1000DS?

Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
777
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Headlamp aim too low 6
Indicator tell tale not functioning 6
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LF03 VUU is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS in Red with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 1000DS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 11,063 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 1000DS fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 VUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1000DS typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 1000DS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF03 VUU?

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What year was LF03 VUU registered?

LF03 VUU is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is LF03 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 VUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF03 VUU have outstanding finance?

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