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R457 KFG

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,593 mi
Last recorded38,593 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 KFG
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,593 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,010 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2016 35,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,891 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' head stock slight movement (2.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,155 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,367 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,997 miles

Front wheel has slight buckle on right hand side

Right hand lock stop needs adjusting

Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,681 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,991 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 20,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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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R457 KFG is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R457 KFG, 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 R457 KFG registered?

R457 KFG is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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