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CX53 BUJ

2003 Ducati 749 S

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,292 mi
Last recorded29,292 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749 S10,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BUJ
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,292 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 28,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,757 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 25,727 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 24,482 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 24,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,817 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,264 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 18,760 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 15,019 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 12,029 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

number plate light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2009 12,029 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

number plate light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 2,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,392 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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CX53 BUJ is a 2003 Ducati 749 S in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,472 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 CX53 BUJ, 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 23 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 CX53 BUJ registered?

CX53 BUJ is a 2003 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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