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R249 EVM

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,415 mi
Last recorded22,415 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 EVM
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 22,415 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2022 22,415 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 21,996 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,800 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 21,800 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,275 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,135 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 20,134 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R249 EVM is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R249 EVM, 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 R249 EVM registered?

R249 EVM is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R249 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 EVM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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