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R43 DUB

1997 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,851 mi
Last recorded29,851 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 DUB
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 29,851 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebars/top yoke etc slightly misaligned.

neutral light not working.

numberplate light not working.

Fail 3 May 2011 29,851 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

slight run out on front l/h disc

top yoke slightly misaligned

Pass 3 Oct 2009 28,195 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 28,195 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,222 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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R43 DUB is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R43 DUB, 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 R43 DUB registered?

R43 DUB is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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