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LF03 VYM

2003 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

32,104 mi
Last recorded32,104 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VYM
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 32,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 31,722 miles

advice to rerought cables around head set

Fail 31 May 2024 31,700 miles

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

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advice to rerought cables around head set

Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 30,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 30,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 30,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,914 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 28,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,555 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 28,555 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,897 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 22,242 miles

Numberplate light not working.

Fail 21 May 2013 22,242 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Numberplate light not working.

Pass 22 May 2012 18,746 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 18,746 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2011 12,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 8,973 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 8,973 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 5,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 4,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Ducati 999?

Based on 8,099 MOT tests across 816 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 38
Headlamp aim too low 29
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LF03 VYM is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 999 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 VYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 999 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF03 VYM registered?

LF03 VYM is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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