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LK53 DNN

2003 Ducati S4 R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,841 mi
Last recorded35,841 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ducati S4 R10,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DNN
MakeDucati
ModelS4 R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 35,791 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,458 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,176 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 34,631 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 17,996 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 17,996 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 16,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,711 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,938 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 12,512 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,032 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 10,915 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,280 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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LK53 DNN is a 2003 Ducati S4 R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LK53 DNN, 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.

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LK53 DNN is a 2003 Ducati S4 R, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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