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SF51 VHM

2001 Ducati S4

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,495 mi
Last recorded19,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati S411,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 VHM
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 19,495 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 17,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 17,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 16,020 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 15,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 14,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 10,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 10,325 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 9,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 6,226 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 6,191 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 3,191 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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SF51 VHM is a 2001 Ducati S4 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF51 VHM, 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 SF51 VHM registered?

SF51 VHM is a 2001 Ducati S4, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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