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R27 OEL

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,064 mi
Last recorded13,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 OEL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 13,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 12,855 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 12,737 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 12,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 12,545 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 12,359 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 12,211 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,048 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,264 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 11,091 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 10,960 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 10,955 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2007 10,774 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,457 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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R27 OEL 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 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 R27 OEL, 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 R27 OEL registered?

R27 OEL is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R27 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 OEL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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