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LJ03 DVY

2003 Ducati 1000DS

Red Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,645 mi
Last recorded27,645 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 1000DS11,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 DVY
MakeDucati
Model1000DS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 27,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 26,984 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 26,969 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 24,078 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 24,041 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2019 22,444 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 May 2019 22,379 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2018 19,993 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 19,989 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,674 miles

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

rear brake binding only very slight

Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,550 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 13,521 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 6,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,237 miles

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,546 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 4,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 4,428 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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LJ03 DVY is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS in Red with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ03 DVY, 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.

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LJ03 DVY is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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