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R223 OEW

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,767 mi
Last recorded26,767 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 OEW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 26,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear reflector not central

Fail 14 Apr 2026 26,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear reflector not central

Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,614 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 26,614 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 26,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,935 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 25,931 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,106 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 24,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,666 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,777 miles

All lights disconnected and taped up vehicle to be used only in daylight hours only.

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,186 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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R223 OEW is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R223 OEW, 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 R223 OEW registered?

R223 OEW is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R223 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 OEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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