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R116 SDG

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,766 mi
Last recorded24,766 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 SDG
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 24,766 miles

Outer Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slight play in head bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2016 24,755 miles

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

Outer Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slight play in head bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,615 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 18,802 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside indicators flash at approx 60 per min. †Offside indicators flash at approx 120 per min. †

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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R116 SDG is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R116 SDG, 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 R116 SDG registered?

R116 SDG is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R116 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 SDG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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