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R88 BYH

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,898 mi
Last recorded11,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 BYH
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 11,898 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 11,477 miles

Front brake pads getting low on material

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

Slight play in the head race bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,310 miles

Offside Handle bar slightly bent.

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear hugger slightly loose. Cracked.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,025 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 11,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 10,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,459 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,988 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 9,988 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,635 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 9,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,177 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 9,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 8,043 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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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R88 BYH is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R88 BYH, 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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R88 BYH is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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