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BU03 WKK

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,292 mi
Last recorded21,292 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WKK
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 21,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 21,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 21,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 21,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 20,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,781 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,786 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 19,786 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 19,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 18,102 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 16,888 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,431 miles

unable to fully check wheel bearings due to lack of suitable or safe lifting point

Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 11,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,044 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ducati 998?

Based on 4,942 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
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BU03 WKK is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,985 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 998 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 WKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 998 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 998 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU03 WKK registered?

BU03 WKK is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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