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R580 FOW

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,774 mi
Last recorded27,774 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 FOW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 27,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,735 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 27,735 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 27,704 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre deteriated perishing between treads

Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,514 miles

Front tyre has slight perishing between treads

Pass 27 Nov 2021 27,513 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,919 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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R580 FOW is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R580 FOW, 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 R580 FOW registered?

R580 FOW is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R580 FOW safe to buy?

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