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R916 TRX

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,800 mi
Last recorded18,800 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 TRX
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 18,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 18,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 18,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 18,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 18,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 17,748 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 16,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,352 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 16,352 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 16,337 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,212 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 15,212 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R916 TRX is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R916 TRX, 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 R916 TRX registered?

R916 TRX is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R916 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 TRX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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