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R207 GBD

1998 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,310 mi
Last recorded26,310 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 GBD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,310 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 25,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,438 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,043 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 25,043 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,857 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 24,370 miles

advise + the headlamp aim is set at its very lowest

advise + the left lock is very poor ( your hand can be very close to the fuel tank)

Fail 7 May 2011 24,370 miles

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

advise + the headlamp aim is set at its very lowest

advise + the left lock is very poor ( your hand can be very close to the fuel tank)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,360 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,681 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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R207 GBD is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R207 GBD, 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 R207 GBD registered?

R207 GBD is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R207 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 GBD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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