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R980 OPY

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,736 mi
Last recorded30,736 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 OPY
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 30,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,910 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,947 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 27,947 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,365 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 26,365 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,100 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 25,100 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,730 miles

home made baffles fitted to make noise levels quiet

masking tape on headlight to deflect beam pattern

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,436 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 20,436 miles

Rear 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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R980 OPY is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R980 OPY, 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 R980 OPY registered?

R980 OPY is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R980 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 OPY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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