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R660 BKG

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,794 mi
Last recorded23,794 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 BKG
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,794 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,548 miles

Rear wheel bearing slight play where bearing fits into wheel

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 23,541 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearing slight play where bearing fits into wheel

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,985 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Mar 2017 21,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,544 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,544 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,440 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,750 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 19,261 miles

Outer Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,261 miles

Outer Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,748 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 18,738 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 18,332 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 18,320 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,549 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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R660 BKG is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R660 BKG, 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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R660 BKG is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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