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R734 SJB

1997 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,971 mi
Last recorded25,971 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 SJB
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 25,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 25,274 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2022 25,274 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working BULB (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,426 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 24,389 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2020 23,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 21,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 21,793 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,131 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 18,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 16,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,392 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,822 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,280 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 10,266 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,717 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 8,713 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R734 SJB is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R734 SJB, 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 R734 SJB registered?

R734 SJB is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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