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S444 DUC

2002 Ducati S4

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,896 mi
Last recorded36,896 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ducati S410,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 DUC
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch reservoir has a temporary repair

headlight switch inverted (hi/low)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,694 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

unable to test headlight aim

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,694 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

unable to test headlight aim

Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,327 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,749 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,174 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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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S444 DUC is a 2002 Ducati S4 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Ducati S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,324 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 S444 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 24 years old, this Ducati S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S444 DUC registered?

S444 DUC is a 2002 Ducati S4, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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