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R126 MVV

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,343 mi
Last recorded16,343 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 MVV
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 16,343 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 14,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 13,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 12,545 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 12,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 11,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 10,916 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 5,217 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 5,008 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 5,008 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 3,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,591 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 38,591 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 37,078 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,078 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 35,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,452 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,452 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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R126 MVV is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Ducati ST2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 20,339 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 R126 MVV, 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 28 years old, this Ducati ST2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 MVV registered?

R126 MVV is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R126 MVV safe to buy?

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