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HX53 KFK

2003 Ducati S4 R

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

26,555 mi
Last recorded26,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati S4 R10,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KFK
MakeDucati
ModelS4 R
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,555 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 26,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 25,277 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 25,274 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 24,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,059 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 2,305 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,198 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 16,195 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

DRIVE CHAIN VERY TIGHT

Pass 3 Jun 2017 11,307 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 7,602 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 6,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 6,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 3,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,064 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 2,064 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 2,011 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 1,907 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 1,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 1,858 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 1,858 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 1,695 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 1,695 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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
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HX53 KFK is a 2003 Ducati S4 R in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati S4 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,040 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 HX53 KFK, 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 23 years old, this Ducati S4 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 KFK registered?

HX53 KFK is a 2003 Ducati S4 R, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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