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R280 KBD

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

10,650 mi
Last recorded10,650 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 KBD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 10,650 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 10,569 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 10,554 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 10,528 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 10,528 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 10,295 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 10,295 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 10,165 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 10,165 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 10,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 10,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Pedal (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 9,958 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,846 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 9,846 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,817 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brakes grate when wheel is rotated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 8,345 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 8,345 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2008 8,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,224 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 6,872 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 6,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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R280 KBD is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R280 KBD, 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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R280 KBD is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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