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R598 GRO

1998 Ducati ST2

Black Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,923 mi
Last recorded44,923 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 GRO
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,923 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,923 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,969 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 41,958 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,470 miles

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

rear brake performance is fine but lever has a lot of travel

Pass 3 May 2013 34,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,453 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 33,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,857 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,467 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,286 miles

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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R598 GRO is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Black with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R598 GRO, 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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R598 GRO is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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