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R578 LYG

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,928 mi
Last recorded17,928 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 LYG
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 17,928 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 17,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 17,685 miles

Drive chain slightly tight drive chain is slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

both the front and rear tyres are over 14 years old

Pass 7 Jul 2018 17,682 miles

both tyres are visably ok but both are 13 years old

Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,679 miles

Front Tyre age 12 years old

Rear Tyre age 12 years old

Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,677 miles

front and rear tyres are over ten years old !!

Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,654 miles

advise + both tyres manufactureing codes are from 2005 ie ten years old , recommend replacement asap

Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,652 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise + the tyres are 9 years old !!!!

Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,951 miles

advise + both the front and rear tyre where manufactured in 2005 (8 years old)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,515 miles

advise + both the front and rear tyres are dot coded 2005 .

Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 17,402 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,231 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 17,228 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,972 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 16,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,494 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R578 LYG 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 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 R578 LYG, 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 R578 LYG registered?

R578 LYG is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R578 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 LYG shows 18 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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