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SF53 JEJ

2003 Ducati 749

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,661 mi
Last recorded16,661 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 JEJ
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 16,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 16,628 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 15,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 13,698 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 13,698 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 13,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 13,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 12,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 12,266 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 11,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 10,784 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 10,736 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 9,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 9,621 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 9,621 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 9,365 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,248 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 8,884 miles

REAR NUNBER PLATE MAY FAIL FUTURE TEST

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,204 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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SF53 JEJ is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF53 JEJ, 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 SF53 JEJ registered?

SF53 JEJ is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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