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R499 ALK

1998 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,845 mi
Last recorded12,845 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 ALK
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,193 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 11,764 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 11,764 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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R499 ALK is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R499 ALK, 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.

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What year was R499 ALK registered?

R499 ALK is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R499 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 ALK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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