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BU53 OTK

2003 Ducati ST4S

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,373 mi
Last recorded40,373 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ducati ST4S18,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OTK
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 40,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,581 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,561 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

o/s mirrer broken

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,897 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 OTK is a 2003 Ducati ST4S in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU53 OTK, 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.

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What year was BU53 OTK registered?

BU53 OTK is a 2003 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is BU53 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 OTK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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