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R96 NEC

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,049 mi
Last recorded42,049 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 NEC
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 42,049 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 41,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 41,001 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 39,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,934 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake hose casing has slight fraying near ferril (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 37,805 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,802 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,019 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,881 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,276 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,771 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 33,730 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 33,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 24,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 22,146 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R96 NEC is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R96 NEC, 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 R96 NEC registered?

R96 NEC is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R96 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 NEC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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