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LJ03 YCM

2003 Ducati 749

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,663 mi
Last recorded15,663 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YCM
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 15,663 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 15,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 14,641 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2022 14,371 miles

Rear pads starting to get low

Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 11,462 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 11,462 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 11,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 11,234 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 9,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 9,492 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,074 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 8,074 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 6,019 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,943 miles

Gear lever bent

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 5,943 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Gear lever bent

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 5,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear disc showing signs of cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2007 5,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,459 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Ducati 749?

Based on 10,480 MOT tests across 1,010 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,010
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 117
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 34
Direction indicator not working 30
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LJ03 YCM is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 9,791 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 YCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 YCM registered?

LJ03 YCM is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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