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R169 XWF

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,228 mi
Last recorded13,228 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 XWF
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 13,228 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 13,211 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 13,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,174 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 12,818 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,853 miles

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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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R169 XWF 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 R169 XWF, 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 R169 XWF registered?

R169 XWF is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R169 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 XWF 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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