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W917 VGK

2000 Ducati ST4

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,363 mi
Last recorded25,363 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Ducati ST419,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 VGK
MakeDucati
ModelST4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 25,363 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 25,002 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,791 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 24,438 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,074 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 42,615 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,008 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,624 miles

front tyre causes "bounce" on brake tester roller

Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,777 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

front tyre bounces in rolling brake tester

Pass 26 Apr 2006 4,425 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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W917 VGK is a 2000 Ducati ST4 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Ducati ST4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 19,578 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 ST4 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W917 VGK, 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 26 years old, this Ducati ST4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W917 VGK is a 2000 Ducati ST4, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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