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OW03 FHM

2003 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,481 mi
Last recorded13,481 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 FHM
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 13,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 13,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 13,209 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 13,208 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 13,099 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 13,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 12,961 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 12,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 12,350 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively bottom shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 12,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively bottom shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 11,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,477 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 8,917 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 8,875 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 6,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,798 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2009 5,627 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 5,603 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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OW03 FHM is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW03 FHM, 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 OW03 FHM registered?

OW03 FHM is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is OW03 FHM safe to buy?

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