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LJ03 XWG

2003 Ducati 749 S

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,210 mi
Last recorded21,210 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749 S10,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XWG
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 21,210 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 19,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 17,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 16,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 10,890 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 10,884 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,791 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 10,791 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 10,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 10,474 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 10,005 miles

rear brake lever slightly bent but not impairing its function

Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,506 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 8,506 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,982 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 7,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 4,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 3,489 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 1,450 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749 S?

Based on 1,704 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
Headlamp aim too low 10
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LJ03 XWG is a 2003 Ducati 749 S in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,472 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 749 S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 XWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ03 XWG registered?

LJ03 XWG is a 2003 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 XWG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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