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M17 XGM

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,043 mi
Last recorded1,043 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 XGM
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 1,043 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 202 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 202 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 22 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,150 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 28,736 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,736 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 27,105 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,248 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 26,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,222 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,943 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 25,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 24,178 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Ducati ST2?

Based on 7,621 MOT tests across 726 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
726
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 100
wheel bearings have excessive free play 67
wheel bearings are excessively rough 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
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M17 XGM is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Ducati ST2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 22,533 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 ST2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M17 XGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati ST2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M17 XGM registered?

M17 XGM is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M17 XGM safe to buy?

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