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R970 CDV

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,662 mi
Last recorded13,662 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 CDV
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 13,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 12,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,322 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 11,736 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 11,736 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 11,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,136 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 10,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 10,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,224 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,401 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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R970 CDV 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 93.3%.

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 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 R970 CDV, 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 R970 CDV registered?

R970 CDV is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R970 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 CDV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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