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R471 KAW

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,283 mi
Last recorded8,283 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 KAW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 8,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 7,881 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 7,560 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 7,472 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 7,463 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 7,364 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 7,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front lhs switch gear wire routing is incorrect

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

clutch fluid low and old

crankcase oil breather is leaking

front brake fluid low and old

front brake res. hits the screen.. no restriction in steering

front seat mount loose

non standard steering dampener

updated clutch slave cylinder

side stand loose

Fail 19 Sep 2016 7,335 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front lhs switch gear wire routing is incorrect

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

clutch fluid low and old

crankcase oil breather is leaking

front brake fluid low and old

front brake res. hits the screen.. no restriction in steering

front seat mount loose

non standard steering dampener

updated clutch slave cylinder

side stand loose

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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R471 KAW is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R471 KAW, 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 R471 KAW registered?

R471 KAW is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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