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R598 SJB

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,012 mi
Last recorded25,012 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 SJB
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 24,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 24,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 22,565 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 22,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 21,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 20,856 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 20,813 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,410 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 15,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,361 miles

Rear 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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R598 SJB is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 15,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R598 SJB, 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 29 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R598 SJB registered?

R598 SJB is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R598 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 SJB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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