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SA02 SBO

2002 Ducati S4

Grey Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

19,076 mi
Last recorded19,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati S410,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 SBO
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 19,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 18,850 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Switchgear is slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 18,728 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 18,697 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 18,697 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,558 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 18,558 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,266 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 18,266 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,013 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 17,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 17,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 17,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,008 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,382 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,499 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 14,498 miles

Inner Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Outer Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 5,490 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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SA02 SBO is a 2002 Ducati S4 in Grey with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SA02 SBO, 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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SA02 SBO is a 2002 Ducati S4, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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