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R475 FOJ

1997 Ducati ST2

White Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

42,072 mi
Last recorded42,072 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 FOJ
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,072 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Front mudgaurd missing

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 42,066 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Front mudgaurd missing

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,923 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 41,923 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front and Rear disc pads worn

Uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2012 41,748 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front and Rear disc pads worn

Uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,611 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 40,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,750 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,750 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,221 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 37,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,024 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 36,024 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,886 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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R475 FOJ is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in White with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R475 FOJ, 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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R475 FOJ is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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