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EU05 VEL

2005 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,062 mi
Last recorded39,062 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ducati ST4S20,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 VEL
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,062 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 39,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 37,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 37,084 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 37,016 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 3,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,935 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,544 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,792 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,500 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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EU05 VEL is a 2005 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 20,091 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 EU05 VEL, 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 21 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU05 VEL registered?

EU05 VEL is a 2005 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is EU05 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 VEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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