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R710 KGX

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,359 mi
Last recorded12,359 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 KGX
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 12,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 12,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 12,359 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 12,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

footbrake operation

Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,833 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 11 May 2018 11,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,473 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,200 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 11,200 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,196 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 11,196 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 11,078 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,078 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,643 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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R710 KGX is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R710 KGX, 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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What year was R710 KGX registered?

R710 KGX is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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