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R181 NWY

1998 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

12,617 mi
Last recorded12,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 NWY
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 12,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 12,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 11,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 11,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,543 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 11,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 11,209 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 11,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 10,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 10,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,496 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,366 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,670 miles

non original exhaust silencers fitted †headlamp aim at lowest setting

Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 9,267 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 9,255 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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R181 NWY is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R181 NWY, 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 R181 NWY registered?

R181 NWY is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R181 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 NWY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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