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AU54 BVM

2004 Ducati 749S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,532 mi
Last recorded11,532 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 749S7,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 BVM
MakeDucati
Model749S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 11,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 10,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 10,101 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 10,054 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 9,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 9,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 8,939 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork outer sleeves. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 8,571 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 8,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 7,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,375 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake pads need replacing as they are corroded on backing

Pass 21 Mar 2008 6,718 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749S?

Based on 1,582 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp aim too low 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
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AU54 BVM is a 2004 Ducati 749S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 749S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 7,878 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 749S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU54 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 749S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU54 BVM registered?

AU54 BVM is a 2004 Ducati 749S, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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