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R33 SSS

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,057 mi
Last recorded23,057 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 SSS
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 23,057 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 23,048 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 22,592 miles

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

Gear select lever rubber split

Fail 20 Jun 2023 22,592 miles

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

Gear select lever rubber split

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 21,854 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 21,854 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 19,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 18,882 miles

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

Rear 1 lamp as part of a 2 lamp system of rear position lamp not illuminating

Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,087 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 12,802 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 12,567 miles

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 12,113 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 12,113 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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R33 SSS is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R33 SSS, 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 R33 SSS registered?

R33 SSS is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R33 SSS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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