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S522 TMB

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,398 mi
Last recorded21,398 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 TMB
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 21,398 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 21,398 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 21,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 21,240 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arm pivot shows slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 20,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,940 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 20,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 19,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 18,786 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 18,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 17,728 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 17,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,353 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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S522 TMB is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S522 TMB, 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 S522 TMB registered?

S522 TMB is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S522 TMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 TMB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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