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A5 BYK

2001 Ducati S4

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,364 mi
Last recorded11,364 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ducati S411,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BYK
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2014 11,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,426 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 6,176 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 6,148 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

How Reliable is the Ducati S4?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Direction indicator not working 20
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A5 BYK is a 2001 Ducati S4 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Ducati S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 11,849 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 BYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Ducati S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 BYK registered?

A5 BYK is a 2001 Ducati S4, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is A5 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BYK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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