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R71 KWS

1997 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,617 mi
Last recorded1,617 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 KWS
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 1,617 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2022 1,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 984 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 34,589 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 34,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,115 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,364 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 15,877 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 15,877 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 9,522 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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R71 KWS is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R71 KWS, 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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What year was R71 KWS registered?

R71 KWS is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R71 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 KWS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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