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S40 DUC

2001 Ducati S4

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,211 mi
Last recorded8,211 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati S411,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DUC
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 8,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 8,211 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 7,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 7,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 7,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 6,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 6,115 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 6,084 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements working intermittently (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 5,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 4,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 3,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 3,482 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 2,773 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 2,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 2,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 2,436 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 2,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 2,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 2,042 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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S40 DUC is a 2001 Ducati S4 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S40 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 S40 DUC registered?

S40 DUC is a 2001 Ducati S4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is S40 DUC safe to buy?

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