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OU03 VCW

2003 Ducati 998

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,986 mi
Last recorded30,986 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VCW
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 30,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 30,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,518 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,549 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,047 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 18,299 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 17 May 2007 15,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2007 15,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,873 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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OU03 VCW is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU03 VCW, 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 OU03 VCW registered?

OU03 VCW is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 VCW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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