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YJ52 GGS

2003 Ducati 749

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,152 mi
Last recorded17,152 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7499,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 GGS
MakeDucati
Model749
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,152 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 13,088 miles

LED rear light fitted to bike

Fail 16 Apr 2014 13,088 miles

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

LED rear light fitted to bike

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,585 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 10,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 9,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,793 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 6,228 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 6,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 6,153 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YJ52 GGS is a 2003 Ducati 749 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ52 GGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ52 GGS registered?

YJ52 GGS is a 2003 Ducati 749, first registered on 16 February 2003.

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