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S516 ATO

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

10,829 mi
Last recorded10,829 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 ATO
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 10,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 10,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 10,669 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 10,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 10,628 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 10,408 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 10,183 miles

Speedometer damaged, loose

Fail 22 Oct 2020 10,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Speedometer damaged, loose

Pass 12 Sep 2018 9,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 9,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,147 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 8,684 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 8,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 8,414 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 8,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,479 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 5,158 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 3,582 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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S516 ATO is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S516 ATO, 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 S516 ATO registered?

S516 ATO is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S516 ATO safe to buy?

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