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S681 KGN

1998 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,696 mi
Last recorded19,696 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 KGN
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 19,696 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 19,696 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,696 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 19,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 19,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 19,135 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 May 2012 19,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,073 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 18,044 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 22,953 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Bolt missing from top yoke.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S681 KGN is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S681 KGN, 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 S681 KGN registered?

S681 KGN is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S681 KGN safe to buy?

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