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RX03 YXL

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,202 mi
Last recorded12,202 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YXL
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 12,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 12,107 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 12,107 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 11,807 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 11,807 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 5,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 2,754 miles

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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RX03 YXL is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX03 YXL, 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 RX03 YXL registered?

RX03 YXL is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RX03 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 YXL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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