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N258 SNV

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,989 mi
Last recorded19,989 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 SNV
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 19,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 19,718 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 19,713 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,497 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 19,267 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 19,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 19,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,996 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 18,993 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 18,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,104 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 14,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Jul 2006 14,497 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

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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N258 SNV is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 16,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N258 SNV, 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 30 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N258 SNV registered?

N258 SNV is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N258 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 SNV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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