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LK03 GZY

2003 Ducati 749 S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,103 mi
Last recorded15,103 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 749 S10,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 GZY
MakeDucati
Model749 S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 15,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 15,003 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 14,965 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 14,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 14,105 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 14,105 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,849 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 13,849 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,704 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2013 11,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,509 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 10,509 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 6,325 miles

Numberplate light missing

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

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

Tax disc holder is rubbing against LH fork leg on full lock

Pass 2 May 2007 6,221 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 6,215 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,265 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Ducati 749 S?

Based on 1,704 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
Headlamp aim too low 10
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LK03 GZY is a 2003 Ducati 749 S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,472 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 749 S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 GZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749 S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 749 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK03 GZY registered?

LK03 GZY is a 2003 Ducati 749 S, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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