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R496 ETW

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 ETW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 7 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 2,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 2,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 2,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 2,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 2,108 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 1,927 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 1,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 1,397 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 1,397 miles

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

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 ETW is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R496 ETW registered?

R496 ETW is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R496 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 ETW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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