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HX53 RJJ

2003 Ducati S4 R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,931 mi
Last recorded4,931 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati S4 R10,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RJJ
MakeDucati
ModelS4 R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 4,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 3,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 2,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 778 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 6,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 5,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 5,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 4,829 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 4,820 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 4,809 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 4,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 4,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,659 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 4,659 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 4,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 3,158 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
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HX53 RJJ is a 2003 Ducati S4 R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

HX53 RJJ is a 2003 Ducati S4 R, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is HX53 RJJ safe to buy?

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