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VX51 MGJ

2001 Ducati ST4S

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,065 mi
Last recorded38,065 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati ST4S17,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 MGJ
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 38,065 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 37,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,862 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 34,862 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,806 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,668 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 23,643 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 21,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,103 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,587 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,797 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 8,840 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,827 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 5,488 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4S?

Based on 6,084 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
wheel bearings are excessively rough 35
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
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VX51 MGJ is a 2001 Ducati ST4S in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati ST4S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 MGJ registered?

VX51 MGJ is a 2001 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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