Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 Ducati St4?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 Ducati St4?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 Ducati St4?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2001 Ducati St4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles, the 2001 Ducati St4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2001 Ducati St4?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2001 Ducati St4 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (65.4% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (62.8% of vehicles), Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (45.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 Ducati St4?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ducati St4 (2001)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87% first-time pass rate

2001 Ducati St4

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2001 Ducati St4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2001 Ducati ST4 passes its MOT at 80.6%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly average reliability for a bike of this age—though nearly one in five examples have recorded a dangerous defect, which is worth investigating on any used example you consider. These machines are running relatively light at 17,000 miles median (19,075 average), suggesting many have been cherished rather than thrashed, yet they still average 1.5 failures and 4.9 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear that accumulates despite low mileage. Before purchase, get a full service history and have any prospective bike inspected by a Ducati specialist, as the advisory rate suggests components are beginning to tire even on lightly-used examples.

We have limited data for the 2001 Ducati St4 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

18.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.5

Over 11.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 12k–27k

For context

These stats describe 121 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 121 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 65.4%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 45.7%

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 24.5%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 16.5%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Exhaust & emissions 13.3%

Exhaust noisy

Suspension & steering 11.7%

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough · Rear suspension bush has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001.

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Before you buy a 2001 Ducati St4

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	120	86.9%	1.52

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Ducati St4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,036

typical

11,615

low mileage

26,738

high mileage

Half of all 2001 Ducati St4 vehicles fall between 11,615 and 26,738 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,615 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,615–26,738 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2001 Ducati St4s sit.

⚠ Over 36,096 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2001 Ducati St4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 45% of 2001 Ducati St4s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.5

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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