DUCATI ST2

944cc Petrol Class 2

#3291 of 5426 overall #169 of 173 DUCATIs #2095 of 2787 other bikes

81.4%

first-time pass rate

11.9%

failed outright

18,614

median miles at test

6,483

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2005–2025

The ST2's first-time pass rate has risen 5.5 points since 2005, 83.2% to 88.7%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ST2's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ST2 passes first time 86.1% of the time; by 50k that's 76.3%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a ST2

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	402	29.4	1.2×
steering and suspension	344	25.1	1.4×
brakes	251	18.3	0.8×
tyres and wheels	123	9	0.9×
lamps and reflectors	77	5.6	0.6×
drive system	55	4	1.0×
suspension	46	3.4	0.8×
reg plates and vin	25	1.8	0.5×
structure and attachments	24	1.8	0.4×
fuel and exhaust	21	1.5	0.4×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the ST2 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ST2.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2004 (85.3% pass). Weakest: 1997 (79.0%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

DUCATI ST2 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI ST2 reliable?

The DUCATI ST2 is less reliable than average for its class: 81.4% of its 6,483 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3291 of 5426 models.

What does a ST2 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 29% of all defects recorded against failed ST2 tests.

What is the best year of ST2 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2004-registered examples do best (85.3%) and 1997 worst (79.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ST2 last?

The median ST2 shows 18,614 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 76.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.