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R405 RNL

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,251 mi
Last recorded31,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 RNL
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,181 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 29,795 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pin bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear two small cuts no cords

Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,073 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,732 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 28,732 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding Master cylinder sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,574 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,574 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,070 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,066 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,723 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 18,723 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,989 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 17,989 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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R405 RNL is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R405 RNL, 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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R405 RNL is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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