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S548 BBD

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,320 mi
Last recorded29,320 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 BBD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 29,320 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 26,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 23,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 23,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

both tyres have some kind of silicone or slippy coating on them

Fail 20 Aug 2021 23,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both tyres have some kind of silicone or slippy coating on them

Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 22,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,065 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,671 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,728 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,191 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 15,289 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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S548 BBD is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S548 BBD, 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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S548 BBD is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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