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R16 SPS

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,310 mi
Last recorded1,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 SPS
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 1,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 1,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 1,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 952 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 952 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 303 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 10,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,980 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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R16 SPS is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R16 SPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R16 SPS registered?

R16 SPS is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is R16 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 SPS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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