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R428 GWU

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,145 mi
Last recorded62,145 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 GWU
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 62,145 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 62,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,106 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both sides, inner. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 58,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 58,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 56,317 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,620 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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R428 GWU is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R428 GWU, 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 R428 GWU registered?

R428 GWU is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R428 GWU safe to buy?

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