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S401 BGJ

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,011 mi
Last recorded17,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 BGJ
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,556 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 15,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,366 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 14,366 miles

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

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

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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S401 BGJ 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 77.8%.

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 S401 BGJ, 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 S401 BGJ registered?

S401 BGJ is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is S401 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 BGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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