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MF52 MUY

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,777 mi
Last recorded29,777 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 MUY
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 29,777 miles

BEAM CONVERTER FITTED

Pass 28 May 2025 28,876 miles

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

beam aim converter fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 27,991 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 26,707 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 26,707 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,738 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 24,738 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 23,753 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 23,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,293 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 22,293 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 20,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 17,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,698 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 17,601 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 17,601 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 17,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,897 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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MF52 MUY is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MF52 MUY, 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 MF52 MUY registered?

MF52 MUY is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is MF52 MUY safe to buy?

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