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LJ53 CEK

2004 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

4,496 mi
Last recorded4,496 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 9987,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CEK
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 4,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 4,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 4,456 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 4,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 4,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 4,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 4,416 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 4,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 4,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 4,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 3,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,627 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 3,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 3,465 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 3,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 2,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 1,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,380 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 CEK is a 2004 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 7,154 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 CEK, 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 22 years old, this Ducati 998 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ53 CEK registered?

LJ53 CEK is a 2004 Ducati 998, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is LJ53 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 CEK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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