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P234 PLN

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,232 mi
Last recorded26,232 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 PLN
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 26,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 26,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,392 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,535 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,845 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 22,399 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 19,312 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 19,309 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 18,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,425 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 18,233 miles

advise anodised banjo bolts used.

advise number plate light not working

Fail 17 May 2011 18,229 miles

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

advise anodised banjo bolts used.

advise number plate light not working

Pass 27 May 2010 17,871 miles

Front brake.anodised banjo fittings are not recommended for road use

Pass 20 May 2009 16,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,758 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 15,758 miles

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

Anodised alloy fittings to front brake not recommended for road use

N/s tail lamp bulb not working

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,131 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 14,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,359 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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P234 PLN is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P234 PLN, 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 P234 PLN registered?

P234 PLN is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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