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M900 VAG

2001 Ducati S4

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,353 mi
Last recorded20,353 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati S411,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 VAG
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 20,353 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 19,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 19,480 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 16,299 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 16,069 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 15,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 15,133 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside gear lever loose/ inoperable

Pass 21 Aug 2018 14,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,154 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 13,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 13,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,963 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,969 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 8,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,881 miles

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

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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M900 VAG is a 2001 Ducati S4 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Ducati S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 11,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M900 VAG, 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 25 years old, this Ducati S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M900 VAG is a 2001 Ducati S4, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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