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YF03 PBD

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,742 mi
Last recorded19,742 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 PBD
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 19,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 19,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 19,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 18,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,275 miles

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

Number plate illumination light not working.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 12,265 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 5,943 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,926 miles

gear shift lever bent

Pass 2 Jun 2010 5,726 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,139 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 5,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,064 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 4,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YF03 PBD is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF03 PBD, 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 YF03 PBD registered?

YF03 PBD is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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