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R59 GJO

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,003 mi
Last recorded22,003 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 GJO
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 22,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 21,512 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 20,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,426 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,299 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,369 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,849 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 14,818 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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 19 Jun 2009 13,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,416 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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R59 GJO is a 1998 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 1998 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,237 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 R59 GJO, 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 R59 GJO registered?

R59 GJO is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R59 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 GJO 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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