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S304 SBD

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,150 mi
Last recorded16,150 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 SBD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 16,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 16,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fairing screw missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,522 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,389 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 13,389 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,374 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 9,882 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 9,882 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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S304 SBD 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 66.7%.

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 S304 SBD, 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 S304 SBD registered?

S304 SBD is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S304 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 SBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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