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R381 UJC

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 UJC
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,772 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 59,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 58,859 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 58,859 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2020 58,828 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,800 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2017 58,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 58,593 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2015 57,227 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 57,227 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,842 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,835 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,625 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,625 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,388 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,202 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 48,517 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,478 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,478 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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R381 UJC is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R381 UJC, 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 R381 UJC registered?

R381 UJC is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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