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R688 EHO

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,489 mi
Last recorded58,489 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 EHO
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 58,125 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,669 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,102 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 55,095 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,910 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 54,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,654 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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R688 EHO is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R688 EHO, 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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R688 EHO is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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