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LJ03 DSE

2003 Ducati 749S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,620 mi
Last recorded28,620 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749S8,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 DSE
MakeDucati
Model749S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,253 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,889 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,550 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,550 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,824 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 5,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,880 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,341 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749S?

Based on 1,582 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp aim too low 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
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LJ03 DSE is a 2003 Ducati 749S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 8,649 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 749S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 DSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 749S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ03 DSE registered?

LJ03 DSE is a 2003 Ducati 749S, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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