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S834 SKG

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,312 mi
Last recorded15,312 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 SKG
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 15,312 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 15,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,159 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,339 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 13,180 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

slight contact between r/hugger and tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2009 13,180 miles

slight contact between r/hugger and tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,654 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 12,563 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,008 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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S834 SKG is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S834 SKG, 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 S834 SKG registered?

S834 SKG is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S834 SKG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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