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S479 VEX

1998 Ducati ST2

Black Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,776 mi
Last recorded31,776 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 VEX
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 31,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 31,502 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 31,499 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 31,075 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,167 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 30,167 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 28,995 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 28,995 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 25,758 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 May 2014 25,758 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 4 May 2013 23,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2013 23,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 23,543 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,446 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,892 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 22,865 miles

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

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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S479 VEX is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Black with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S479 VEX, 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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S479 VEX is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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