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R659 SGF

1998 Ducati ST4

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,320 mi
Last recorded16,320 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST416,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 SGF
MakeDucati
ModelST4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 16,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 16,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 15,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 14,191 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 14,191 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 13,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 13,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 12,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 12,651 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 12,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 11,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 10,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,588 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 10,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,511 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,487 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4?

Based on 5,846 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
758
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 98
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
wheel bearings are excessively rough 29
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
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R659 SGF is a 1998 Ducati ST4 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Ducati ST4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati ST4 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R659 SGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati ST4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R659 SGF registered?

R659 SGF is a 1998 Ducati ST4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R659 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 SGF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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