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R216 XKU

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,456 mi
Last recorded21,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 XKU
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 21,456 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 21,369 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 19,811 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 19,811 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 18,041 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 16,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 16,552 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 16,552 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,396 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,087 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,194 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 14,378 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,378 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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R216 XKU is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R216 XKU, 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 R216 XKU registered?

R216 XKU is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R216 XKU safe to buy?

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