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SF03 XEB

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,197 mi
Last recorded11,197 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XEB
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 11,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 10,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 10,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 9,337 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 9,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 9,122 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 8,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 7,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,555 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 7,004 miles

Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 7,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 6,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 6,413 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 6,413 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 5,479 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 3,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 2,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 1,737 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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SF03 XEB 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF03 XEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 XEB registered?

SF03 XEB is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is SF03 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 XEB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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