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R252 RSO

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,963 mi
Last recorded6,963 miles
Recorded on19 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 RSO
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 May 2024 6,963 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 6,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 6,860 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 6,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,626 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 5,814 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 5,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 5,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 5,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 4,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 4,603 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 4,454 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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R252 RSO is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R252 RSO, 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 R252 RSO registered?

R252 RSO is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R252 RSO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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