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WX55 VFJ

2005 Ducati ST3

Black Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,458 mi
Last recorded38,458 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ducati ST316,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VFJ
MakeDucati
ModelST3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,458 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 38,457 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Headbearings excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose new chain fitted (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,918 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 35,860 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working When using Foot brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,243 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 30,669 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,669 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,766 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,320 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,032 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 13,179 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 13,179 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,570 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 5,318 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Ducati ST3?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
851
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
wheel bearings are excessively rough 12
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WX55 VFJ is a 2005 Ducati ST3 in Black with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Ducati ST3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 16,319 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 ST3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Ducati ST3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX55 VFJ registered?

WX55 VFJ is a 2005 Ducati ST3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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