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R418 UBP

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,823 mi
Last recorded25,823 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 UBP
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 25,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011
Fail 14 Feb 2011 16,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 2,012 miles

front tyre close to legal limit

front wheel bearing noisie slight

Pass 26 Jul 2008 15,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 12,480 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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R418 UBP is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R418 UBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R418 UBP registered?

R418 UBP is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R418 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 UBP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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