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LJ53 CCA

2003 Ducati S4

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149 mi
Last recorded149 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati S49,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CCA
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 2 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,233 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 14,233 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,653 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 12,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 9,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,394 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 7,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 5,469 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,253 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 4,109 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati S4?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Direction indicator not working 20
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LJ53 CCA is a 2003 Ducati S4 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,163 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 CCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 CCA is a 2003 Ducati S4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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