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R285 TCK

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,441 mi
Last recorded37,441 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 TCK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 37,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 37,059 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 36,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 36,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 36,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 35,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 35,061 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 34,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,878 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,878 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,915 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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R285 TCK is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R285 TCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R285 TCK registered?

R285 TCK is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R285 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 TCK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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