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R160 SEL

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,870 mi
Last recorded12,870 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 SEL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 12,870 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 12,870 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 12,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 12,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 12,598 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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R160 SEL is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R160 SEL, 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 R160 SEL registered?

R160 SEL is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R160 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 SEL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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