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P552 HJC

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,610 mi
Last recorded41,610 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 HJC
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 41,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,879 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 40,844 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,467 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,027 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,915 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,675 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 37,675 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,645 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 36,645 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,617 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

neutral light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,617 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

neutral light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,132 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,283 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,439 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,179 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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P552 HJC is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P552 HJC, 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.

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P552 HJC is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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