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V429 DLF

1999 Ducati ST4

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,925 mi
Last recorded22,925 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ducati ST421,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 DLF
MakeDucati
ModelST4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 22,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 22,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2024 22,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 20,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 20,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 19,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 18,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 15,170 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 12,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 10,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,446 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 9,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 9,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,343 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,430 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4?

Based on 5,846 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
758
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 98
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
wheel bearings are excessively rough 29
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
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V429 DLF is a 1999 Ducati ST4 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1999 Ducati ST4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 21,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati ST4 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V429 DLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Ducati ST4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V429 DLF registered?

V429 DLF is a 1999 Ducati ST4, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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