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YK54 BBU

2004 Ducati 749 S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,195 mi
Last recorded17,195 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati 749 S10,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 BBU
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 17,195 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 17,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,200 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 15,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 15,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,687 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,595 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 14,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 12,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 9,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 8,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 8,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 7,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 6,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 5,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 4,454 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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YK54 BBU is a 2004 Ducati 749 S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK54 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK54 BBU registered?

YK54 BBU is a 2004 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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