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OU04 AEY

2004 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,840 mi
Last recorded21,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati 7499,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 AEY
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 21,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 21,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,637 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,518 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,669 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 17,669 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Oct 2011 17,651 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,312 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 13,617 miles

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,617 miles

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,122 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 12,122 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 9,651 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,121 miles

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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OU04 AEY is a 2004 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 9,418 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 OU04 AEY, 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 22 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 OU04 AEY registered?

OU04 AEY is a 2004 Ducati 749, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is OU04 AEY safe to buy?

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