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L916 BKE

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,546 mi
Last recorded27,546 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 BKE
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 27,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,135 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 26,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,300 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 23,300 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

main beam tell tale lamp inop

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,661 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,095 miles

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Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 14,190 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,125 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 12,842 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 916?

Based on 15,443 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 231
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 124
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 38
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L916 BKE is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,237 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 916 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L916 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 916 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L916 BKE registered?

L916 BKE is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is L916 BKE safe to buy?

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