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S40 UKE

2003 Ducati S4 R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,104 mi
Last recorded16,104 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ducati S4 R10,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 UKE
MakeDucati
ModelS4 R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 15,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 15,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 15,311 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 13,263 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 12,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 12,224 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,218 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 12,218 miles

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 11,642 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,135 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 7,570 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 7,570 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 6,475 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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S40 UKE is a 2003 Ducati S4 R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S40 UKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 UKE registered?

S40 UKE is a 2003 Ducati S4 R, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is S40 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 UKE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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