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R275 MCE

1998 Ducati ST2

Black Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,125 mi
Last recorded27,125 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 MCE
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 27,125 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 26,999 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 23 May 2017 26,693 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 26,693 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 19,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 19,112 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 19,095 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

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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R275 MCE is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Black with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R275 MCE, 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 R275 MCE registered?

R275 MCE is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R275 MCE safe to buy?

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