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BU53 ORP

2003 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,924 mi
Last recorded35,924 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ducati ST4S18,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ORP
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,924 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 33,625 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 33,620 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,766 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,668 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,755 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 17,755 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,622 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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BU53 ORP is a 2003 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 18,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU53 ORP, 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 23 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 ORP registered?

BU53 ORP is a 2003 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BU53 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 ORP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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