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L55 BOS

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,151 mi
Last recorded6,151 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 BOS
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 6,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,630 miles

front tyre has cracks in centre of tread

rear brake lever fouling on fairing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 4,492 miles

tyres worn on edges and front tyres has some cracks in the centre

Pass 2 Jul 2016 2,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 579 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,418 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,063 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,946 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 11,943 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 6,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 6,433 miles

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

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

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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L55 BOS is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L55 BOS, 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 L55 BOS registered?

L55 BOS is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is L55 BOS safe to buy?

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