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R616 JCU

1997 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,508 mi
Last recorded35,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 JCU
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 35,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 35,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 34,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 34,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,858 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 28,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,370 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 27,370 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 21,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 18,901 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 18,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 18,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 18,550 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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R616 JCU is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Ducati ST2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 22,533 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 R616 JCU, 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 29 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 R616 JCU registered?

R616 JCU is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R616 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 JCU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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