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RK51 RKO

2001 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,764 mi
Last recorded37,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati ST4S17,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 RKO
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 37,764 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 37,746 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 37,439 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 37,439 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 37,334 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,290 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,137 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,802 miles

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

Rear brake line outer chaffed.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 34,802 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear brake line outer chaffed.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,517 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,313 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4S?

Based on 6,084 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
wheel bearings are excessively rough 35
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
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RK51 RKO is a 2001 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,567 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 ST4S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK51 RKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 RKO registered?

RK51 RKO is a 2001 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is RK51 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 RKO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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