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S837 JJT

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,950 mi
Last recorded17,950 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 JJT
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 17,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 17,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 17,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,536 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 17,536 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,906 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 16,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,335 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,403 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 14,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,640 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 13,560 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2005 13,544 miles

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

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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S837 JJT is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S837 JJT, 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 S837 JJT registered?

S837 JJT is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S837 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S837 JJT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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