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P542 YNJ

1997 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,315 mi
Last recorded32,315 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 YNJ
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 32,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 32,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 32,225 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 32,225 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,704 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 31,534 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 31,532 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 31,305 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 31,305 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,178 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,462 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 28,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,534 miles

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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P542 YNJ is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P542 YNJ, 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 P542 YNJ registered?

P542 YNJ is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P542 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 YNJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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