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SV53 DBO

2003 Ducati 749 S

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,969 mi
Last recorded14,969 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749 S10,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 DBO
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 14,969 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2025 14,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 14,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 14,317 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 14,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 14,112 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 14,112 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 13,924 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 13,911 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 12,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 10,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 7,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,360 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 5,360 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 4,850 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 4,843 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 4,186 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 3,984 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 3,984 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 2,984 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 2,473 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 2,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 1,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 716 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749 S?

Based on 1,704 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
Headlamp aim too low 10
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SV53 DBO is a 2003 Ducati 749 S in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,472 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 S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 DBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749 S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 749 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV53 DBO is a 2003 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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