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S131 FVK

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,319 mi
Last recorded11,319 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 FVK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 11,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 8,808 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 8,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 6,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,571 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 4,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,577 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 3,577 miles

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

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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S131 FVK is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S131 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S131 FVK registered?

S131 FVK is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S131 FVK safe to buy?

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