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WV52 NGG

2003 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,206 mi
Last recorded21,206 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7489,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NGG
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 21,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 21,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 19,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 19,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,494 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 18,494 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,174 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,685 miles

2 diffrent levers fitted

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

o/s indicator lense loose

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,981 miles

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

rear light security

Fail 14 Jul 2011 16,978 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

rear light security

Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 May 2009 13,141 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 13,137 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,618 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 7,852 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 6,892 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 748?

Based on 29,046 MOT tests across 3,162 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
384
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 327
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 313
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 128
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 125
Footrest missing 122
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WV52 NGG is a 2003 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 9,990 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 748 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV52 NGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 748 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 748 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV52 NGG registered?

WV52 NGG is a 2003 Ducati 748, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WV52 NGG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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