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S918 HDV

2003 Ducati 750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,056 mi
Last recorded34,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ducati 75012,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 HDV
MakeDucati
Model750
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,056 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,962 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 33,962 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. bottoms out (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly stiff (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,810 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 33,810 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,806 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 33,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 30 May 2013 33,806 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 May 2013 33,806 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 33,590 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 25,213 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 25,213 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 23,520 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 750?

Based on 8,274 MOT tests across 1,055 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
1,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 108
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
Headlamp aim too low 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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S918 HDV is a 2003 Ducati 750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 12,692 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 750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S918 HDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 750 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S918 HDV is a 2003 Ducati 750, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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