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YJ53 VKG

2004 Ducati ST3

Yellow Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,136 mi
Last recorded34,136 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati ST314,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VKG
MakeDucati
ModelST3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 34,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 33,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 33,566 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 33,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,070 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 32,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 32,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 30,579 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 29,671 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 29,658 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 27,852 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,139 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,954 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,057 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,253 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,099 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 9,731 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST3?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
851
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
wheel bearings are excessively rough 12
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YJ53 VKG is a 2004 Ducati ST3 in Yellow with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Ducati ST3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 14,207 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati ST3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati ST3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 VKG is a 2004 Ducati ST3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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