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R952 ULA

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,635 mi
Last recorded18,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 ULA
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 18,635 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 18,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 18,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 18,392 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 18,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 18,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 17,950 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 17,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,944 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 17,944 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 17,667 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,419 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 17,419 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,205 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 17,204 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 16,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,436 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,436 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear 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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R952 ULA is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R952 ULA, 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 R952 ULA registered?

R952 ULA is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R952 ULA safe to buy?

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