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HF04 BVL

2004 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,864 mi
Last recorded37,864 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ducati ST4S16,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 BVL
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,864 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 30,941 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 30,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 30,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 30,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 29,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,522 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,517 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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HF04 BVL is a 2004 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,458 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 HF04 BVL, 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 22 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF04 BVL registered?

HF04 BVL is a 2004 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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The MOT history for HF04 BVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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