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YJ53 VKM

2003 Ducati 999S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,863 mi
Last recorded5,863 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ducati 999S8,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VKM
MakeDucati
Model999S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 5,863 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 5,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 5,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 5,586 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 5,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 5,455 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 5,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 4,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 4,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 3,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,587 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 VKM is a 2003 Ducati 999S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

YJ53 VKM is a 2003 Ducati 999S, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is YJ53 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 VKM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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