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R315 BYG

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,836 mi
Last recorded28,836 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 BYG
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 28,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 28,822 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 27,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 25,750 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,447 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 25,190 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2010 21,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,275 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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R315 BYG is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R315 BYG, 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 R315 BYG registered?

R315 BYG is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R315 BYG safe to buy?

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