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R179 CEX

1998 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,679 mi
Last recorded39,679 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 CEX
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 39,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,958 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,797 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 33,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 29,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,812 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre wearinmg uneven

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,636 miles

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

front brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Apr 2013 22,636 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,977 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,751 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 17,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,426 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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R179 CEX is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R179 CEX, 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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R179 CEX is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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