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GK03 HYL

2003 Ducati 998

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HYL
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 66,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,590 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,885 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 53,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 50,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 46,467 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 32,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,055 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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GK03 HYL is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK03 HYL, 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 GK03 HYL registered?

GK03 HYL is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is GK03 HYL safe to buy?

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