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R342 DBD

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,451 mi
Last recorded42,451 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 DBD
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 41,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 40,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 40,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 40,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,649 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,549 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 34,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,736 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,040 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 32,033 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,033 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R342 DBD is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R342 DBD, 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 R342 DBD registered?

R342 DBD is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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