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BU53 OSR

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,898 mi
Last recorded8,898 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OSR
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 8,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 8,820 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 8,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 8,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 8,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 8,153 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,649 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 7,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 7,043 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 7,042 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 5,309 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 5,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 3,243 miles

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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BU53 OSR is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU53 OSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 OSR registered?

BU53 OSR is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is BU53 OSR safe to buy?

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