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GX53 GCK

2003 Ducati 998

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,720 mi
Last recorded14,720 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GCK
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 14,720 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,092 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,695 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 12,301 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2013 12,301 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,121 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 9,119 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 7,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 6,428 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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GX53 GCK is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX53 GCK, 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 GX53 GCK registered?

GX53 GCK is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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