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S486 VEX

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,938 mi
Last recorded8,938 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 VEX
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 8,938 miles

top engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 6,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,283 miles

Bolt missing from nearside centre stand mount.

Pass 19 May 2006 6,174 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 6,174 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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S486 VEX is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S486 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S486 VEX registered?

S486 VEX is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S486 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S486 VEX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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