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W56 AKM

2000 Ducati ST4

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,657 mi
Last recorded29,657 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Ducati ST419,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 AKM
MakeDucati
ModelST4
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 29,657 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 27,553 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 27,513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 27,513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,633 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 25,776 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 25,719 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,319 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,242 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 17,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 17,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 14,550 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 13,787 miles
Pass 26 May 2011
Fail 26 May 2011

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2010 3,942 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,075 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4?

Based on 5,846 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
758
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 98
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
wheel bearings are excessively rough 29
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
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W56 AKM is a 2000 Ducati ST4 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2000 Ducati ST4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 19,578 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 ST4 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W56 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Ducati ST4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W56 AKM registered?

W56 AKM is a 2000 Ducati ST4, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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