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S316 SAH

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,927 mi
Last recorded16,927 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 SAH
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 16,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 16,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 16,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,735 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 15,657 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 9,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,535 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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S316 SAH is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S316 SAH, 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 S316 SAH registered?

S316 SAH is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S316 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S316 SAH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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