CTRdemon

Thanks very much for all the advice, it is really good to know.

Oil service is probably about as far as I'd go. How recently would you class as "very" recently?

Wow that sounds like a pain, especially while you were away! I'll check the starter.

Thanks again for the advice

I've kept the other thread up-to date

https://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64470&p=1102592#p1102592

Hi all,

Another update... the current owner has contacted me asking if I am still interested in purchasing the bike! I am beyond excited, however I want to check the condition it is in etc to get a good idea of the current price.

Are there any key things to look out for on a 2002 Ducati Monster S4?

Thanks again for any help, almost there.

Thanks all for the replies

I thought i'd found it and someone had resprayed it. Then I realised the reg was wrong...

Good luck with the search!

Haha, close but no cigar

Thanks for looking though!

The bike is listed as being registered in the Chelmsford/Essex area, it is currently insured but not taxed

I wonder if that relates to the first registration (my dad), it was purchased in Essex.

It must mean it's in storage just now if it's not taxed. What you going to do CTRdemon? Are you going to put a local ad out on paper or something? Posting in that area in Gumtree might get you a few replies?

Well, I have some news! I was able to post to a facebook Bude group and someone sent a pic of THE bike! They found it and it was posted on 1st April this year on facebook so I've messaged the guy that posted it. He could be the current owner!

Thanks for the replies.

I've setup notifications for the search term "Ducati Monster" on https://www.newsnow.co.uk/classifieds/cars-vans-for-sale/ it's great website!

I contacted the DVLA previously and they said it wasn't a valid reason for obtaining their address. I might just send the V888 form to the DVLA and see if they want my £2.50 or not

Hi, just a quick update (over 1 year on). After contacting Ace Motorcycles in Bude (calls and emails) they've not been helpful. Bude is a good 5hrs drive from me otherwise I'd have popped in to speak to them face to face. Anyway, Ive been checking and the bike is now SORN.

I'm not sure where to go from here, keep watching the classifieds? Unless anyone has any other suggestions? So close yet so far.

Thanks all

Hi, just a quick update (over 1 year on). After contacting Ace Motorcycles in Bude (calls and emails) they've not been helpful. Bude is a good 5hrs drive from me otherwise I'd have popped in to speak to them face to face. Anyway, Ive been checking and the bike is now SORN.

I'm not sure where to go from here, keep watching the classifieds? Unless anyone has any other suggestions? So close yet so far.

Thanks all.

Hi all,

I know the title seems VERY specific and it is for a good reason. I am try and find my late fathers old motorbike. I was reminded of it a little while ago in conversation with someone. The memories came flooding back, the trips we took on it, they were some great times, so I am looking for it to bring it back into the family.

The reg is EF02 ZKJ.

The outcome that I am hoping for is to find out where it is, if it is for sale currently, if not, get in touch with the owner to say "give me a ring if you want to sell it".

I hope someone can help

Cheers!

Quick update. Still no luck, but I haven't given up hope. I've got watches setup on Gumtree, Auto trader and ebay to see if it goes up for sale! Is there anywhere else I should be watching?

I wasn't too far off then

Haha If I go down there to collect the bike, I will ask for the name of that ice cream shop

I’ve called the garage and they’ve kindly said they will pass on a message to the owner for me. All I can do is wait and hope they get in touch at some point. Fingers crossed!

But an 02 bike is not Y reg ?

Yeah

I was sure it was a Y reg thinking back but I was WAY off!

I've updated the original post now.

I want to find my old bike isnt a good enough reason for dvla to give you info.

 

Yeah it wasn’t, but worth a try.

W

My search still continues!

 

Have you posted on the Ducati Minster Forum ? You'll have to register obviously.

Thanks, I have been on there too but had little luck without the reg number.

But I am back again with a pretty important update... i have the reg!!

EF02 ZKJ

I jumped straight on the MOT history and it is still on the road (but no test centre listed)! However... I know a guy and he was able to help

It was last tested by Ace Motorcycles in Bude. I will give them a call to see if they can help!

Another step closer!

I want to find my old bike isnt a good enough reason for dvla to give you info.

Yeah it wasn’t, but worth a try.

My search still continues!

Thanks TimR. That seems to be the best option, someone else also suggested it too.

I will be doing that tomorrow.

Hi all, Just a quick update (although there isn't much to update).

I have searched high and low for any photos of the bike and I can't find ANY! I will keep looking and hopefully come across some. When I do, I will post back here!

with the number plate you can run it through the gov vehicle check to see if it's MOT 'd and taxed. if it is yay, if not it's either in a shed or gone to the great scrapheap in the sky

https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk

Thanks for the tip! I guess I will also be able to track down the MOT stations location too so I know the general area which will help narrow the search.

Thanks everyone for the help so far. I will make it my mission this week to find a photo with the reg!

I know that is a possibility, its crossed my mind I am hoping it is still on the road or at worse SORN.

Yeah, it is going to be really tough at the moment. I am sure I have a photo somewhere. I will just need to get to the boxes and have a dig through to see. As soon as I find it I will post it on here.

Check out Classickid21's field. It's probably there.

Thanks for the lead Mawsley, I will send Classickid21 a PM.

Hi all,

I am try and find my late fathers motorbike. I remembered it the other day in conversation with someone. The memories came flooding back, the trips we took on it, they were some great times, so I am looking for it.

I am currently missing 1 vital bit of information, the reg! I know this is a long shot, however I want to get the ball rolling sooner rather than later while I search for pics to confirm the reg.

UPDATE: I found the reg! It is EF02 ZKJ.

The motorbike:

It is a 2002 Ducati Monster S4 in Red. It was originally purchased in Marks Tey, Essex (and the shop has since gone! ) It had loads of extras on it, carbon fibre, mushrooms, comms system, auto chain oiler, steering dampener, and micro dots bloody everywhere (of course these could have been removed/replaced over time) and a scratch on the right can (from a brush with brickwork). That is all the info I currently have.

The outcome that I am hoping for is to find out where it is, if it is for sale currently, if not, get in touch with the owner to say "give me a ring if you want to sell it".

I hope someone can help

Cheers!