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VX51 MFU

2001 Ducati S4

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,005 mi
Last recorded23,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati S411,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 MFU
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 23,005 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 22,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,584 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 21,584 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,280 miles

non st ex

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,556 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 17,525 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,394 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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VX51 MFU is a 2001 Ducati S4 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX51 MFU, 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 VX51 MFU registered?

VX51 MFU is a 2001 Ducati S4, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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