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S897 RJS

1998 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,297 mi
Last recorded35,297 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ducati ST220,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 RJS
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 34,292 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 May 2015 34,290 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake sticking slightly

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,917 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,864 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,864 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,864 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

clutch does not operate

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,819 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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S897 RJS is a 1998 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S897 RJS, 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 S897 RJS registered?

S897 RJS is a 1998 Ducati ST2, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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