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S999 YES

2003 Ducati 999S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,571 mi
Last recorded16,571 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ducati 999S8,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 YES
MakeDucati
Model999S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 16,564 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 15,575 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,063 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 13,038 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,916 miles

bottom shock mount slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2008 9,916 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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)

bottom shock mount slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2007 8,011 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 8,011 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 5,395 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 5,365 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Ducati 999S?

Based on 3,888 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
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S999 YES is a 2003 Ducati 999S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 8,369 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 999S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S999 YES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 999S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S999 YES is a 2003 Ducati 999S, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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