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EY53 DPN

2003 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ducati ST4S18,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 DPN
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,773 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 53,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,737 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced left fairing mount on frame cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,039 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 48,932 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,508 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,924 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,270 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 39,361 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,821 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,050 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 30,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 22,412 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 22,412 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 14,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 10,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear brake pads low

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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EY53 DPN is a 2003 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EY53 DPN, 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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EY53 DPN is a 2003 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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