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R329 HKO

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 HKO
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 55,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 54,424 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 54,403 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,484 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLUID BIT DARK

Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded STARTING TO CORROD (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 52,484 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

FRONT BRAKE FLUID BIT DARK

Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded STARTING TO CORROD (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 52,457 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective right lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 49,250 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 49,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,338 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 48,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,748 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 13,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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R329 HKO is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R329 HKO, 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 R329 HKO registered?

R329 HKO is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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