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LJ53 CBX

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,115 mi
Last recorded11,115 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CBX
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 11,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 11,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 10,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 10,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 10,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 10,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 9,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 9,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 8,913 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 8,913 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 4,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,126 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 3,843 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 3,815 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 2,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 2,974 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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LJ53 CBX is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ53 CBX, 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 LJ53 CBX registered?

LJ53 CBX is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is LJ53 CBX safe to buy?

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