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Y547 AEX

2001 Ducati S4

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

22,146 mi
Last recorded22,146 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati S411,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 AEX
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 22,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 22,137 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 21,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 20,085 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 19,807 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 19,807 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 19,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 19,571 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 19,571 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Masked lens. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,040 miles

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 18,040 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 15,880 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 15,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,121 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 May 2010 14,947 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,258 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,320 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 13,313 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 9,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 9,088 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 4,933 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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Y547 AEX is a 2001 Ducati S4 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y547 AEX, 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 Y547 AEX registered?

Y547 AEX is a 2001 Ducati S4, first registered on 6 May 2001.

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