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OY53 YCW

2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S

Orange Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

2,782 mi
Last recorded2,782 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S12,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YCW
MakeDucati
ModelMultistrada 1000 S
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 2,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 2,726 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 1,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 12,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 1,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 485 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 97 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 32,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 31,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 31,431 miles

Central Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,201 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 16,362 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,425 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 10,425 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,550 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S?

Based on 2,729 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
846
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 26
Headlamp aim too low 18
Direction indicator not working 14
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OY53 YCW is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S in Orange with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 12,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati Multistrada 1000 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 YCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Multistrada 1000 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati Multistrada 1000 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY53 YCW registered?

OY53 YCW is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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