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R656 BKU

1998 Ducati ST2

Grey Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,229 mi
Last recorded48,229 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 BKU
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,229 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,209 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 42,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,463 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,788 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,788 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,004 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,933 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,917 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 21,816 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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R656 BKU is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Grey with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R656 BKU, 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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R656 BKU is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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