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R189 YJU

1998 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,610 mi
Last recorded13,610 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 YJU
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 13,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2013 11,845 miles

Numberplate light is not working.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,006 miles

vehicle badly needs a wash

Fail 31 Aug 2010 7,368 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 4,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 6,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R189 YJU is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Yellow 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 R189 YJU, 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 R189 YJU registered?

R189 YJU is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R189 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 YJU 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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