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R99 DUK

1998 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,461 mi
Last recorded42,461 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 DUK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 42,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 42,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,461 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 41,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 40,618 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,671 miles

Central Front Steering damper weeping.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 39,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 39,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,943 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,869 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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R99 DUK is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R99 DUK, 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 R99 DUK registered?

R99 DUK is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R99 DUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 DUK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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