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BU53 OTA

2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S

Grey Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S12,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OTA
MakeDucati
ModelMultistrada 1000 S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 28,492 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,220 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 28,220 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,724 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 27,723 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 26,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,152 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 26,152 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,922 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,925 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 22,925 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,056 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,056 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,994 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,270 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S?

Based on 2,729 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
846
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 26
Headlamp aim too low 18
Direction indicator not working 14
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BU53 OTA is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S in Grey with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 12,800 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 Multistrada 1000 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 OTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Multistrada 1000 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati Multistrada 1000 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 OTA is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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