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R234 YJC

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,745 mi
Last recorded33,745 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 YJC
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,745 miles

tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 4 Feb 2022 32,829 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 32,817 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,825 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,367 miles

lh hand grip on bar can turn advise securing to bar using glue or wire tie

slight runout on front discs

slight runout on rear disc

Pass 26 May 2015 23,569 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 23,569 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,690 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 20,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 19,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,273 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 19,273 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 18,210 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 18,210 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,286 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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R234 YJC is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R234 YJC, 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 R234 YJC registered?

R234 YJC is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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