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OY53 YBF

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,457 mi
Last recorded26,457 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YBF
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 26,457 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,673 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 25,673 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake control switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 25,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 24,253 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 24,253 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 23,328 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,649 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,876 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,258 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,227 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured dip beam (1.2.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,184 miles

head light discoloured

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,860 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,621 miles

headlight slightly discolourd

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,249 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,655 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 7,653 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 5,035 miles

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

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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OY53 YBF is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY53 YBF, 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.

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What year was OY53 YBF registered?

OY53 YBF is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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