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R395 KAP

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

62,764 mi
Last recorded62,764 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 KAP
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,764 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,670 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,889 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 61,889 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 61,032 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,567 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,556 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,000 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 55,999 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 May 2015 54,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 50,982 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 50,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,947 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,152 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

clutch fluid level low

Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,151 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

clutch fluid level low

Pass 26 May 2007 36,913 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 33,679 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 33,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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R395 KAP 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 R395 KAP, 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 R395 KAP registered?

R395 KAP is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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