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R446 ENS

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,782 mi
Last recorded28,782 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 ENS
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 28,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 28,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 28,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,169 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 26,697 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 26,697 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking rear bolt misson on subframe (6.1.1c)

Pass 23 May 2015 24,998 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 23,218 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 22,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,401 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 20,909 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 20,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 15,848 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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R446 ENS is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R446 ENS, 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 R446 ENS registered?

R446 ENS is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R446 ENS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 ENS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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