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R959 FCG

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,758 mi
Last recorded42,758 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 FCG
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 42,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 42,606 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 42,300 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2020 42,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,972 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 40,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 39,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,347 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,227 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R959 FCG is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R959 FCG, 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 R959 FCG registered?

R959 FCG is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R959 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 FCG shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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