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S652 KJB

1998 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,105 mi
Last recorded18,105 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 KJB
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 18,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front forks are corroded but does not effect structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,101 miles

Front Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 18,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Front Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 18,027 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

day time use only

Pass 9 Feb 2013 17,775 miles

day time use only

Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,754 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 14,754 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

hugger close to rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,535 miles

day time use only

Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,343 miles

DAYTIME USAGE ONLY

Fail 1 Mar 2008 11,343 miles

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

DAYTIME USAGE ONLY

Pass 16 Dec 2006 10,701 miles

Day time use only

Pass 10 Sep 2005 9,510 miles

DAYTIME use only

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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S652 KJB is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S652 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S652 KJB registered?

S652 KJB is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S652 KJB safe to buy?

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