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S996 SFU

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 SFU
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015
Pass 12 Apr 2014
Pass 12 Aug 2011

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010
Fail 12 Aug 2010

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009
Fail 16 Aug 2008

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008
Fail 9 Aug 2007

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007
Pass 5 Aug 2006
Fail 5 Aug 2006

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2005

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2005

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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S996 SFU is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S996 SFU, 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 S996 SFU registered?

S996 SFU is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S996 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 SFU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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