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S16 SEN

1998 Ducati 916

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

32,431 mi
Last recorded32,431 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SEN
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 32,431 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 32,431 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail cush drives have come loose and rubbed through the chain adjuster (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 32,411 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 31,674 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 31,674 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,224 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 30,224 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,232 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 29,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 27,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,875 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,656 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 25,656 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 22,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 21,282 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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S16 SEN is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S16 SEN, 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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S16 SEN is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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