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S640 KJB

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,072 mi
Last recorded12,072 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 KJB
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 12,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 11,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose left hand exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim front right hand side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 10,712 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 10,712 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 9,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,226 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 9,226 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 7,766 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 7,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,661 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 7,309 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 7,195 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 7,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,128 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,714 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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S640 KJB is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S640 KJB, 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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S640 KJB is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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