Ducati ST4S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ducati ST4S car check
Is the Ducati ST4S reliable? We analysed 6,084 real MOT tests across 498 vehicles to find out.
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The Ducati ST4S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and wheel bearings are excessively rough. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati ST4S.
Ducati ST4S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ducati ST4S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ducati ST4S MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ducati ST4S to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ducati ST4S Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ducati ST4S fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ducati ST4S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ducati ST4S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ducati ST4S MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati ST4S year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 112 | 89.3% | 10,299 | 18,205 | 24,830 |
| 2005 | 454 | 89.6% | 11,500 | 20,091 | 29,824 |
| 2004 | 818 | 86.8% | 9,577 | 16,458 | 26,244 |
| 2003 | 999 | 88.8% | 10,084 | 18,128 | 29,762 |
| 2002 | 1,921 | 89.6% | 10,603 | 17,078 | 25,793 |
| 2001 | 1,696 | 86.6% | 11,987 | 17,567 | 27,140 |
How Long Does a Ducati ST4S Last?
Based on 498 Ducati ST4S vehicles on UK roads.
Ducati ST4S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ducati ST4S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ducati ST4S
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.6% MOT pass rate from 1,921 tests
86.6% MOT pass rate from 1,696 tests
The best year to buy a used Ducati ST4S is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.6% across 1,921 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ducati ST4S Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati ST4S THIS CAR | 88.3% | 6,084 | 17,615 mi | 25 yrs |
| Ducati Multistrada | 90.7% | 30,770 | 13,843 mi | 23 yrs |
| Ducati 748 | 86.8% | 29,046 | 14,130 mi | 31 yrs |
| Ducati 996 | 89% | 17,371 | 12,635 mi | 29 yrs |
| Renault Clio Dynamique 16V | 75.2% | 5,342 | 89,273 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati ST4S sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Ducati ST4S has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 6,084 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ducati ST4S are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (72 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (53), and wheel bearings are excessively rough (35). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ducati ST4S owner drives around 875 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ducati ST4S models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.