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W657 VLR

2000 Ducati ST2

Red Petrol 994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,192 mi
Last recorded33,192 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Ducati ST216,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 VLR
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 33,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 32,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 32,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 31,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,249 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,678 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 27,678 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,343 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 25,343 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,530 miles

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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W657 VLR is a 2000 Ducati ST2 in Red with a 994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Ducati ST2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 16,098 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 W657 VLR, 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 26 years old, this Ducati ST2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W657 VLR registered?

W657 VLR is a 2000 Ducati ST2, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W657 VLR safe to buy?

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