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PO53 VRT

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,912 mi
Last recorded8,912 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VRT
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 8,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 8,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 8,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 8,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 8,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 7,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 7,752 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 7,702 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 6,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 6,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,929 miles

No front position light fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2012 5,929 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 3,348 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 3,548 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,256 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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PO53 VRT is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PO53 VRT, 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 PO53 VRT registered?

PO53 VRT is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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