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LK53 DME

2003 Ducati S4R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,228 mi
Last recorded9,228 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ducati S4R9,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DME
MakeDucati
ModelS4R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 9,228 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 9,209 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 9,200 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,396 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 8,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 6,006 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 6,002 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 3,482 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 3,367 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati S4R?

Based on 2,001 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
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LK53 DME is a 2003 Ducati S4R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati S4R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 9,424 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 S4R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK53 DME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati S4R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati S4R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK53 DME is a 2003 Ducati S4R, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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