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FY52 LWD

2002 Ducati S4

Blue Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,594 mi
Last recorded9,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati S410,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 LWD
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 9,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 8,532 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 7,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 5,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 5,524 miles

Stop lamp not working from either control (front/rear) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 5,074 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 5,074 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 3,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 3,521 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 2,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 2,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 1,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 4 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 1 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 8,757 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati S4?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Direction indicator not working 20
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FY52 LWD is a 2002 Ducati S4 in Blue with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Ducati S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,324 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY52 LWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Ducati S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY52 LWD registered?

FY52 LWD is a 2002 Ducati S4, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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