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S342 SWE

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,125 mi
Last recorded26,125 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 SWE
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 26,125 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 26,125 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,629 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,238 miles

No number plate light.Front brake discs warped

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,220 miles

No number plate light.Exhaust noisy

Fail 19 Jun 2014 15,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

No number plate light.Exhaust noisy

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

Pass 23 May 2013 13,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,853 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 10,852 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,355 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 8,355 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 5,522 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 4,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S342 SWE is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S342 SWE, 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 S342 SWE registered?

S342 SWE is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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