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S704 RDW

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,501 mi
Last recorded27,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 RDW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 27,501 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 27,207 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 26,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,479 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 26,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front switch not working. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 25,994 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 25,643 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 25,643 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 23,965 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 22,846 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 22,846 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake REAR (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 18,575 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 17,201 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,555 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,849 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,971 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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S704 RDW is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S704 RDW, 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 S704 RDW registered?

S704 RDW is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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