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LJ53 CFA

2003 Ducati M620 I.e.

Black Petrol 618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

4,235 mi
Last recorded4,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati M620 I.e.9,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CFA
MakeDucati
ModelM620 I.e.
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine618cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 4,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 3,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 3,162 miles

rear cush drive rubbers, slight play

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

suspect replacement speedo has been fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 22,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,572 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in cushdrive rubbers

Fail 14 Mar 2020 21,570 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in cushdrive rubbers

Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,533 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

cushdrive rubbers have slight free play

Fail 12 Apr 2019 19,529 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

cushdrive rubbers have slight free play

Pass 5 Apr 2018 3,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,110 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 5,676 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 5,670 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,767 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 4,767 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Ducati M620 I.e.?

Based on 7,285 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 87
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Drive chain excessively loose 33
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LJ53 CFA is a 2003 Ducati M620 I.e. in Black with a 618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati M620 I.e. models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 9,232 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 M620 I.e. fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M620 I.e. typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati M620 I.e. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 CFA is a 2003 Ducati M620 I.e., first registered on 6 September 2003.

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