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WD54 UCX

2005 Ducati 1000DS

Silver Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,863 mi
Last recorded22,863 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ducati 1000DS10,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 UCX
MakeDucati
Model1000DS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 22,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 21,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,867 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 20,464 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 19,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 19,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 18,896 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 18,896 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 18,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 15,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 11,327 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 11,327 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 10,308 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Ducati 1000DS?

Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
777
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Headlamp aim too low 6
Indicator tell tale not functioning 6
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WD54 UCX is a 2005 Ducati 1000DS in Silver with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Ducati 1000DS models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,444 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 1000DS fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD54 UCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1000DS typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ducati 1000DS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD54 UCX registered?

WD54 UCX is a 2005 Ducati 1000DS, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is WD54 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD54 UCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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