Ducati ST4S
Real ownership data from 518 UK ST4S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ST4S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 5.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 4.3% |
| Suspension | major | 4.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Other | fail | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ST4S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 28,105 mi | 732 | 100% |
| 2006 | 8 | 27,256 mi | 1,226 | 88.57% |
| 2005 | 37 | 25,795 mi | 1,386 | 88.68% |
| 2004 | 60 | 23,322 mi | 1,171 | 85.25% |
| 2003 | 79 | 24,559 mi | 1,325 | 87.8% |
| 2002 | 163 | 22,641 mi | 983 | 88.9% |
| 2001 | 163 | 23,398 mi | 998 | 85.25% |
ST4S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati ST4S?
Across 518 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (5.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (4.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati ST4S?
The median Ducati ST4S in the UK has covered 24,007 miles, and typically rides about 1,070 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,206 and 34,305 miles.
Is the Ducati ST4S reliable?
87.24% of Ducati ST4S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.6 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 518 Ducati ST4S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.