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R165 CEX

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,214 mi
Last recorded15,214 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 CEX
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 15,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 15,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 15,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 15,182 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 15,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,161 miles

front tyre worn on offside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,140 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 14,798 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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R165 CEX 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 R165 CEX, 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 R165 CEX registered?

R165 CEX is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R165 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 CEX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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