Ccm Dual Sport (2003)

137 real MOT outcomes analysed • 63.4% first-time pass rate

2003 Ccm Dual Sport

CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2003 Ccm Dual Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2003 CCM Dual Sport struggles significantly on its first MOT attempt, with only 63.4% passing versus the UK average of 80%—a gap that signals this bike tends to arrive at the test in rougher condition than most. Dangerous defects show up in just over one in ten examples (10.2%), which is manageable but worth a pre-purchase inspection.

These bikes are covering modest mileage for their age (median 5,535 miles), yet averaging 1.37 failures and 3.3 advisories per test, suggesting maintenance neglect rather than high wear. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and electrical systems thoroughly, as the pattern points to deferred upkeep rather than fundamental design problems.

Below average reliability 16.6% below UK average
63.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
5,535
typical mileage
4,004–8,832 middle half
10.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.37
avg MOT failures per car
over 8.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Ccm Dual Sport

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 136 63.1% 1.38
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Ccm Dual Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,004
low mileage
5,535
typical
8,832
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Ccm Dual Sport vehicles fall between 4,004 and 8,832 miles.

2003 Ccm Dual Sport — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).

53 27 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

8.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.37
Avg failures per vehicle
3.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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