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MV53 EVW

2003 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,422 mi
Last recorded26,422 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 EVW
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 26,422 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 26,422 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 25,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 25,710 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 24,301 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 24,301 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 21,331 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 21,331 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 20,046 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 20,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,674 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 19,341 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,726 miles

no rear foot rests for pillion

non standered exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,452 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999?

Based on 8,099 MOT tests across 816 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 38
Headlamp aim too low 29
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MV53 EVW is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 999 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV53 EVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 999 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV53 EVW registered?

MV53 EVW is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is MV53 EVW safe to buy?

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