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S400 DUC

2001 Ducati S4

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

23,937 mi
Last recorded23,937 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati S411,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 DUC
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 23,937 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 23,937 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 23,680 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 23,100 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 23,077 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 22,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 21,063 miles

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

headlight masked

Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,874 miles

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

headlamp masked

Fail 28 Aug 2018 20,856 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective kickup to offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,630 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

headlamp masked

Fail 4 Sep 2017 20,630 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

headlamp masked

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,267 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 20,267 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 19,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,979 miles

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

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

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

headlight masked at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2013 17,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,997 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2012 17,023 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear indicators partially obscured

Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,023 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear indicators partially obscured

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,493 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 15,487 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 13,018 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 13,018 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,697 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 12,141 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,141 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 May 2007 11,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,408 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 12 May 2006 9,408 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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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S400 DUC is a 2001 Ducati S4 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 S400 DUC, 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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What year was S400 DUC registered?

S400 DUC is a 2001 Ducati S4, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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