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R146 DKE

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,379 mi
Last recorded12,379 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 DKE
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 12,379 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil monitor (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 12,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 12,237 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rear brake hose slightly chaffed on swing arm bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 12,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 12,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 11,126 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 7,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,144 miles

Front tyre slightly perrished

Non standard silencers

Pass 4 Jul 2009 5,974 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 6,769 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 5,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R146 DKE is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R146 DKE, 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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What year was R146 DKE registered?

R146 DKE is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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