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WU04 AOA

2004 Ducati 749 S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

20,032 mi
Last recorded20,032 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ducati 749 S10,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 AOA
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 20,032 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 20,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,962 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 19,827 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 19,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 19,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,146 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 18,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,673 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 18,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 18,351 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 17,774 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,796 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,421 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,743 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 8,743 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 7,648 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,648 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 5,988 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,988 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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WU04 AOA is a 2004 Ducati 749 S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 10,088 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 WU04 AOA, 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 22 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 WU04 AOA registered?

WU04 AOA is a 2004 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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