CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX05 HWJ

2005 Ducati S4 R

Blue Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,455 mi
Last recorded23,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ducati S4 R7,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 HWJ
MakeDucati
ModelS4 R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 23,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 23,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 22,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 22,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,132 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,398 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 21,389 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,399 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 19,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,532 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 18,532 miles

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,237 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,945 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,610 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,702 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,648 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati S4 R?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Full Ducati S4 R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX05 HWJ is a 2005 Ducati S4 R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Ducati S4 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 7,866 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 R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 HWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati S4 R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ducati S4 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX05 HWJ?

You can check the full history of GX05 HWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX05 HWJ registered?

GX05 HWJ is a 2005 Ducati S4 R, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is GX05 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 HWJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX05 HWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX05 HWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.