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OU55 HKP

2005 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,141 mi
Last recorded13,141 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ducati 7499,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 HKP
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 13,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 13,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 12,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,052 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 9,677 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 9,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 May 2013 9,264 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,740 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 7,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,743 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 4,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 4,420 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 4,070 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 4,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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OU55 HKP is a 2005 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 9,730 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 OU55 HKP, 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 21 years old, this Ducati 749 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU55 HKP registered?

OU55 HKP is a 2005 Ducati 749, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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