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R869 WPX

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,543 mi
Last recorded25,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 WPX
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 25,543 miles

Nearside Front Mirror loose

Fail 9 Jun 2026 25,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror loose

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 25,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 24,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,593 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 24,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,901 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 23,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 22,689 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

horn switch sticky

Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,848 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,089 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak evidence of oil drip at sump plug and filter

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,465 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 16,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 15,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,664 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,549 miles

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

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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R869 WPX is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R869 WPX, 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 R869 WPX registered?

R869 WPX is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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