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CX03 BKE

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,811 mi
Last recorded10,811 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 BKE
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 10,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 10,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 10,734 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 10,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 10,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 10,247 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 10,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,023 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 10,023 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,838 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 9,838 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 9,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,792 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 4,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 3,387 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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CX03 BKE is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX03 BKE, 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 CX03 BKE registered?

CX03 BKE is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CX03 BKE safe to buy?

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