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RK53 KYP

2004 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,445 mi
Last recorded6,445 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ducati 7499,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 KYP
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 6,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 6,306 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 6,306 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 5,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 5,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 5,083 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

possible slight cracking rear disc ?

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,083 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

possible slight cracking rear disc ?

Pass 19 May 2014 4,684 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 May 2014 4,646 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 4,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no rear footrests fitted time of test single seat

numberplate borderline

possible cracks rear disc ?

Fail 10 Apr 2013 4,206 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no rear footrests fitted time of test single seat

numberplate borderline

possible cracks rear disc ?

Pass 3 Oct 2012 4,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,679 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 3,679 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Outer Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Outer Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 28 May 2009 2,545 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 2,536 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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RK53 KYP is a 2004 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 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 RK53 KYP, 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.

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RK53 KYP is a 2004 Ducati 749, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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