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LJ54 DVB

2004 Ducati S4

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,327 mi
Last recorded36,327 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati S47,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 DVB
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 36,081 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 36,081 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip loose

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,941 miles

front tyre worn to excess and perished

Pass 17 May 2019 35,774 miles

Fuel Pipes Underneath Fuel Tank Perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,269 miles

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose Securing Component Missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 35,269 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure Securing Pin Missing from Cylinder (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose Securing Component Missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,593 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,593 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,517 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 34,517 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 34,501 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,098 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,676 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,987 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 18,211 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,211 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 7,091 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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LJ54 DVB is a 2004 Ducati S4 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Ducati S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 7,174 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 LJ54 DVB, 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 22 years old, this Ducati S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ54 DVB is a 2004 Ducati S4, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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