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R509 YLH

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,811 mi
Last recorded36,811 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 YLH
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 36,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 35,625 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 35,625 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,514 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,511 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 32,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 30,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,188 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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R509 YLH is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R509 YLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R509 YLH registered?

R509 YLH is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R509 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 YLH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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