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YJ53 VJU

2003 Ducati 999S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,677 mi
Last recorded11,677 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ducati 999S8,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VJU
MakeDucati
Model999S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 11,677 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 4,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 3,482 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999S?

Based on 3,888 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
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YJ53 VJU is a 2003 Ducati 999S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 8,369 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 999S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 VJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 999S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ53 VJU registered?

YJ53 VJU is a 2003 Ducati 999S, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 VJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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