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LJ53 CDO

2003 Ducati 998

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,589 mi
Last recorded13,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CDO
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 13,589 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 13,183 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 13,173 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 13,163 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 10,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 9,490 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 9,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,001 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 CDO is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LJ53 CDO, 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 CDO registered?

LJ53 CDO is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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