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W5 CDH

2003 Ducati 749 S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,708 mi
Last recorded13,708 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749 S10,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 CDH
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 13,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 13,706 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 13,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2023 13,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 13,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 13,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 12,586 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 12,586 miles

Rear Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance Adjustable travel rod loose (1.1.21 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 12,585 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2016 12,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 3,855 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 3,855 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 3,480 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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W5 CDH is a 2003 Ducati 749 S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W5 CDH, 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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What year was W5 CDH registered?

W5 CDH is a 2003 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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