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R643 DGS

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,100 mi
Last recorded39,100 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 DGS
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,100 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 39,092 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 38,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,769 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 38,756 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 38,179 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,586 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 37,523 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,824 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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R643 DGS is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R643 DGS, 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.

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R643 DGS is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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