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S234 KLJ

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,748 mi
Last recorded23,748 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 KLJ
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 23,748 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 23,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 23,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,794 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,280 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 20,371 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 20,289 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 18,102 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 14,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,194 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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S234 KLJ is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S234 KLJ, 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 S234 KLJ registered?

S234 KLJ is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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