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SN03 BVV

2003 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,705 mi
Last recorded10,705 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 BVV
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 10,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 10,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 10,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 9,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 9,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2020
Fail 22 May 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 8,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 8,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 8,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 6,212 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 5,143 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 5,100 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)

Fail 26 May 2006 4,907 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 aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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SN03 BVV is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN03 BVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN03 BVV registered?

SN03 BVV is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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