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WU05 BCV

2005 Ducati ST4S

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,230 mi
Last recorded41,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ducati ST4S20,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BCV
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 41,230 miles

slight oil leak fron n/s lower engine case

Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,611 miles

Front Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 39,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,137 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 38,137 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 36,784 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 36,784 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,385 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 31,379 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit slightly misshaped (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,752 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,093 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,191 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,379 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 18,345 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,372 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,988 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 8,978 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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WU05 BCV is a 2005 Ducati ST4S in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 20,091 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 ST4S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 BCV, 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 21 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU05 BCV registered?

WU05 BCV is a 2005 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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