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GX03 MSU

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,188 mi
Last recorded13,188 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 MSU
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,188 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 13,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,587 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 9,587 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 6,270 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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GX03 MSU is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX03 MSU, 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 GX03 MSU registered?

GX03 MSU is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GX03 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 MSU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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