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MV03 EVX

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,299 mi
Last recorded15,299 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 EVX
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 15,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 15,299 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 14,987 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 14,531 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 14,531 miles

Offside Steering operation impeded by a fairing Trapping hand between twist grip and fairing and not allowing steering to go into full lock (2.1.4 (e))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Idle speed increasing lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 14,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 13,842 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 13,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 12,702 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 12,702 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 12,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 11,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 17,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 20 May 2016 17,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,174 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,222 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 12,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,541 miles

rear reg plate light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 1,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 1,532 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749?

Based on 10,480 MOT tests across 1,010 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,010
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 117
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 34
Direction indicator not working 30
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MV03 EVX is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 749 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 9,791 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV03 EVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MV03 EVX registered?

MV03 EVX is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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