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R489 ETW

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,102 mi
Last recorded17,102 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 ETW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 17,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 17,095 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 17,035 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 17,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 16,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front offside Subframe arm loose.

Pass 26 May 2012 16,701 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 16,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,437 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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R489 ETW 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 R489 ETW, 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 R489 ETW registered?

R489 ETW is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R489 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 ETW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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