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WV52 GXH

2003 Ducati 749

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,144 mi
Last recorded13,144 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 GXH
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 13,144 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 13,144 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 13,138 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 12,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,340 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 11,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 10,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 10,006 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,329 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 7,329 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 4,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 4,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Numberplate light not working

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose

Numberplate light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,920 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 3,920 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 3,700 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 3,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 3,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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WV52 GXH 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 WV52 GXH, 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 WV52 GXH registered?

WV52 GXH is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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