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MH03 XPP

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,620 mi
Last recorded18,620 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XPP
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2014 18,620 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,893 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 17,893 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,469 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,878 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 6,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 1,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 935 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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MH03 XPP is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MH03 XPP, 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 MH03 XPP registered?

MH03 XPP is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is MH03 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH03 XPP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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