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V22 CYL

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

16,938 mi
Last recorded16,938 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 CYL
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 16,938 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom suspension joint slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 May 2026 16,937 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom suspension joint slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 15,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bottom shock absorber bearing has slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2025 15,863 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bottom shock absorber bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2023 15,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 15,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 15,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 13,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 13,085 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 8,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 6,754 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 6,055 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 6,055 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 6,000 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 6,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 5,894 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 5,739 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 5,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 4,418 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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V22 CYL is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V22 CYL, 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 V22 CYL registered?

V22 CYL is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is V22 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V22 CYL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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