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S261 TDB

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,779 mi
Last recorded17,779 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 TDB
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 17,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 17,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 17,497 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 17,321 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 17,308 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls FRONT SWITCH (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 17,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 16,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,107 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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S261 TDB is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S261 TDB, 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 S261 TDB registered?

S261 TDB is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S261 TDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 TDB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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