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R209 ALH

1998 Ducati 916

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,047 mi
Last recorded21,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 ALH
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 21,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,019 miles

Front Disc's rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 21,012 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 20,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,499 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,184 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight seal leak os wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 20,173 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight seal leak os wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2010 19,185 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 19,185 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 15,974 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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R209 ALH is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R209 ALH, 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 R209 ALH registered?

R209 ALH is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R209 ALH safe to buy?

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