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R909 THL

1997 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,879 mi
Last recorded29,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 THL
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,879 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 29,879 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 29,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,586 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 29,487 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 20,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,337 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 28,337 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,052 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R909 THL is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R909 THL, 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 R909 THL registered?

R909 THL is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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