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S434 RLK

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,623 mi
Last recorded29,623 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 RLK
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 29,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 29,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,974 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 26,974 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,636 miles

rear hugger insucure

Pass 15 Jun 2019 25,957 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 25,941 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))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 25,675 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 24,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 23,932 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,873 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,466 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,291 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 20,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,323 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 19,323 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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S434 RLK 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 S434 RLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S434 RLK registered?

S434 RLK is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S434 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S434 RLK 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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