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R503 ALK

1998 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,543 mi
Last recorded28,543 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 ALK
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 23,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,672 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,672 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,663 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,236 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 19,209 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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R503 ALK is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R503 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 R503 ALK registered?

R503 ALK is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R503 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 ALK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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