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S16 SPS

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,265 mi
Last recorded35,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SPS
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 34,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,228 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 33,209 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,973 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 29,948 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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 SPS is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPS, 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 S16 SPS registered?

S16 SPS is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S16 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 SPS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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