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S474 VEX

1998 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,914 mi
Last recorded28,914 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 VEX
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 28,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 27,691 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 27,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,316 miles

front tyre on limit

Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,203 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 15,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,273 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,511 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 13,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,753 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S474 VEX is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S474 VEX, 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 S474 VEX registered?

S474 VEX is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S474 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 VEX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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