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R299 YHL

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,984 mi
Last recorded26,984 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 YHL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 26,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 26,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 26,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 26,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,050 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 24,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 23,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,264 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,273 miles

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

small cut in thread on rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2011 22,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

small cut in thread on rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,178 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,133 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 21,966 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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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R299 YHL 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 90.5%.

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 R299 YHL, 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 R299 YHL registered?

R299 YHL is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R299 YHL safe to buy?

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