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R447 TKY

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,170 mi
Last recorded39,170 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 TKY
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both sides (1.1.13 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 38,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 35,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 35,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,742 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 33,526 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 30,686 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2011 28,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 27,715 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,986 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 23,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,616 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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R447 TKY is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R447 TKY, 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 R447 TKY registered?

R447 TKY is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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