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R579 YLE

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,515 mi
Last recorded13,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 YLE
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 13,093 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 12,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 12,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate incorrect Sizing incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,285 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 6,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,403 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 4,403 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R579 YLE is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R579 YLE, 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 R579 YLE registered?

R579 YLE is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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