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YJ04 FJA

2004 Ducati S4

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,661 mi
Last recorded1,661 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati S47,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 FJA
MakeDucati
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 1,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 1,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 1,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 626 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 132 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 132 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 7,995 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 7,904 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 7,585 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,585 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 7,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 6,022 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 6,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 4,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 2,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 1,911 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 1,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YJ04 FJA is a 2004 Ducati S4 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ04 FJA, 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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What year was YJ04 FJA registered?

YJ04 FJA is a 2004 Ducati S4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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