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R311 YHL

1998 Ducati 916

Blue Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,604 mi
Last recorded12,604 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 YHL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 12,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 12,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,221 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 21,438 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 19,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,605 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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R311 YHL is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Blue with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R311 YHL, 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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How do I check the history of R311 YHL?

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What year was R311 YHL registered?

R311 YHL is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R311 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 YHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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