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BD02 VKG

2002 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,087 mi
Last recorded44,087 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati ST4S17,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VKG
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 44,087 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,039 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 43,979 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 43,903 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Showing signs of wear marks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,527 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,337 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,053 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 42,034 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2014 41,825 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,825 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,711 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 May 2009 30,668 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 15,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 11,907 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4S?

Based on 6,084 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
wheel bearings are excessively rough 35
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
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BD02 VKG is a 2002 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 17,078 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 ST4S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD02 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 VKG is a 2002 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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