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LJ03 XWU

2003 Ducati 749S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,372 mi
Last recorded6,372 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749S8,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XWU
MakeDucati
Model749S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,372 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,920 miles

Non standard size rear registration plate fitted.

Fail 6 May 2011 5,855 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,233 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 5,233 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2008 4,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,085 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 3,082 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 3,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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 XWU 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 66.7%.

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 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ03 XWU?

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What year was LJ03 XWU registered?

LJ03 XWU is a 2003 Ducati 749S, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is LJ03 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 XWU shows 9 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.

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