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S891 TCL

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,302 mi
Last recorded29,302 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 TCL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 29,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,227 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough both (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,169 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,053 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,008 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,358 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,561 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brakes drag slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,350 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

rear brake needs attention

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,634 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 20,634 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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S891 TCL 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 S891 TCL, 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 S891 TCL registered?

S891 TCL is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S891 TCL safe to buy?

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