Ducati ST2
Real ownership data from 778 UK ST2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ST2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.4% |
| Suspension | major | 5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Brakes | major | 3.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Other | fail | 2.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.5% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
ST2 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12 | 21,660 mi | 1,387 | 86.42% |
| 2003 | 40 | 20,613 mi | 792 | 81.51% |
| 2002 | 48 | 20,211 mi | 870 | 84.3% |
| 2001 | 103 | 20,020 mi | 817 | 84.56% |
| 2000 | 88 | 19,496 mi | 705 | 83.9% |
| 1999 | 89 | 20,050 mi | 743 | 79.97% |
| 1998 | 224 | 22,392 mi | 718 | 81.93% |
| 1997 | 164 | 24,076 mi | 696 | 80.37% |
ST2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati ST2?
Across 778 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (5% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati ST2?
The median Ducati ST2 in the UK has covered 21,360 miles, and typically rides about 744 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,158 and 30,759 miles.
Is the Ducati ST2 reliable?
82.19% of Ducati ST2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.79 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 778 Ducati ST2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.