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LJ05 EKX

2005 Ducati ST4S

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,765 mi
Last recorded62,765 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ducati ST4S20,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EKX
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 62,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 50,240 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 50,239 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 48,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 46,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,615 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,342 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,201 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 37,910 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,783 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,155 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

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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LJ05 EKX is a 2005 Ducati ST4S in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 20,091 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 LJ05 EKX, 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 21 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 EKX registered?

LJ05 EKX is a 2005 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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