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R539 OOB

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,012 mi
Last recorded26,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 OOB
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 26,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 26,012 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 24,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,769 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,862 miles

Front tyre close to limit 2mm

Rear suspension mono-shock linkage slight play

Rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 21,586 miles

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 23 May 2012 20,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 19,376 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2011 19,345 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,966 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 18,314 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 18,303 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 17,104 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 17,104 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R539 OOB is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R539 OOB, 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 R539 OOB registered?

R539 OOB is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R539 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 OOB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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