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R581 JCU

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,192 mi
Last recorded34,192 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 JCU
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 34,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 31,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 31,906 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 31,906 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 31,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,027 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,654 miles

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

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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R581 JCU is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R581 JCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R581 JCU registered?

R581 JCU is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R581 JCU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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