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OY53 PLX

2003 Ducati 900

Black Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,703 mi
Last recorded21,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 90013,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 PLX
MakeDucati
Model900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 21,703 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 20,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,212 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,472 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 16,446 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,934 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 14,930 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,997 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 6,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,448 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 900?

Based on 13,972 MOT tests across 1,848 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
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OY53 PLX is a 2003 Ducati 900 in Black with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 13,130 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 900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 PLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY53 PLX registered?

OY53 PLX is a 2003 Ducati 900, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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