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R219 AKN

1998 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,038 mi
Last recorded22,038 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 AKN
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,173 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 21,173 miles

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,458 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 19,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,939 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 15,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 12,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 12,516 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 12,241 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 12,241 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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R219 AKN is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R219 AKN, 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 R219 AKN registered?

R219 AKN is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R219 AKN safe to buy?

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