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R42 YBK

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

8,345 mi
Last recorded8,345 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 YBK
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 8,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 8,232 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2022 7,947 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 6,763 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 5,721 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 5,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 5,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 4,722 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 2,897 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 2,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 2,193 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 394 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 383 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2009 20,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 19,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,115 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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R42 YBK is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R42 YBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R42 YBK registered?

R42 YBK is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R42 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 YBK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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