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R203 OBL

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,559 mi
Last recorded21,559 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 OBL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 21,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,885 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 18,214 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,181 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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R203 OBL 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 R203 OBL, 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 R203 OBL registered?

R203 OBL is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R203 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 OBL 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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