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Y578 BCG

2001 Ducati ST4

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,552 mi
Last recorded52,552 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati ST418,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 BCG
MakeDucati
ModelST4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 52,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,247 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,289 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,349 miles

Rear tyre worn in centre of tread, close to limit.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,080 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 36,641 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,551 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,004 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 23,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,882 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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Y578 BCG is a 2001 Ducati ST4 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Ducati ST4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 18,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y578 BCG, 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 25 years old, this Ducati ST4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y578 BCG registered?

Y578 BCG is a 2001 Ducati ST4, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y578 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y578 BCG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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