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R496 EGN

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,371 mi
Last recorded19,371 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 EGN
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 19,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,253 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 17,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 12,548 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 12,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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R496 EGN is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R496 EGN, 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 R496 EGN registered?

R496 EGN is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R496 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 EGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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