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S960 OEW

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,582 mi
Last recorded26,582 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 OEW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 26,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 25,866 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 25,068 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 25,055 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,636 miles

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

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 1 Apr 2011 13,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,698 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,237 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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S960 OEW is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S960 OEW, 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 S960 OEW registered?

S960 OEW is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S960 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S960 OEW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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