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LK03 GZW

2003 Ducati 749 S

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

12,637 mi
Last recorded12,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749 S10,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 GZW
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 12,637 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 12,457 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 11,999 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 11,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 11,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 11,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 11,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 11,903 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,649 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 11,649 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 11,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 11,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 10,896 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 10,896 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,366 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 10,366 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,743 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 9,743 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,817 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,817 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 6,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 5,792 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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LK03 GZW is a 2003 Ducati 749 S in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LK03 GZW, 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 LK03 GZW registered?

LK03 GZW is a 2003 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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