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BX05 EJC

2005 Ducati 749 S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,024 mi
Last recorded17,024 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ducati 749 S9,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 EJC
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 17,024 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 16,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 16,324 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 14,912 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 14,912 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 13,856 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 13,856 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 12,105 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 10,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2014 8,331 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 8,331 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,344 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 6,344 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 5,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 4,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,188 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,884 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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BX05 EJC is a 2005 Ducati 749 S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 9,720 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 749 S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 EJC, 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 21 years old, this Ducati 749 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX05 EJC registered?

BX05 EJC is a 2005 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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