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HY04 EKM

2004 Ducati 999S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,332 mi
Last recorded15,332 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 999S9,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 EKM
MakeDucati
Model999S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 14,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 14,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 14,258 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 14,067 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 14,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,889 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 13,888 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,466 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 11,427 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 11,326 miles

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 10,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,899 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 7,899 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,042 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 6,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,908 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 1,691 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999S?

Based on 3,888 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
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HY04 EKM is a 2004 Ducati 999S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 999S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 9,832 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 999S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY04 EKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 999S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY04 EKM registered?

HY04 EKM is a 2004 Ducati 999S, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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