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S831 CUB

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,686 mi
Last recorded25,686 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 CUB
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 25,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 25,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 24,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 24,431 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 24,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 24,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 22,293 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 21,125 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 May 2011 21,125 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,068 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 19,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,831 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,745 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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S831 CUB is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S831 CUB, 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 S831 CUB registered?

S831 CUB is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S831 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S831 CUB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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