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R440 NRN

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,176 mi
Last recorded23,176 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 NRN
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 23,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 23,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 21,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 20,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 17,086 miles

Exhaust noisy Termignoni silencer's fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,322 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 16,320 miles

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

Clutch still operates, but clutch fluid is leaking from slave cylinder.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,786 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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R440 NRN is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R440 NRN, 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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R440 NRN is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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