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BU53 OSO

2003 Ducati S4

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,844 mi
Last recorded3,844 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ducati S49,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OSO
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 3,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 3,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,273 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 3,273 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 2,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 2,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Radiator offside top mounting bolt missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,426 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,319 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,290 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BU53 OSO is a 2003 Ducati S4 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Ducati S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,163 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 BU53 OSO, 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 23 years old, this Ducati S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 OSO registered?

BU53 OSO is a 2003 Ducati S4, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is BU53 OSO safe to buy?

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