Ducati 916/996/998
Real ownership data from 9,152 UK 916/996/998 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 916/996/998 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | minor | 26.7% |
| Electrical | major | 25.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 6.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Wheels | major | 3.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 2.8% |
| Fuel system | major | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
916/996/998 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 15,960 mi | 103 | 90% |
| 2018 | 8 | 9,000 mi | 182 | 92.31% |
| 2017 | 10 | 18,865 mi | 567 | 86.11% |
| 2016 | 11 | 12,390 mi | 344 | 89.58% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6,844 mi | 670 | 75% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,465 mi | 346 | 89.8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 6,468 mi | 1,154 | 100% |
| 2005 | 34 | 8,632 mi | 310 | 86.67% |
| 2004 | 173 | 7,836 mi | 302 | 89.41% |
| 2003 | 432 | 10,549 mi | 486 | 88.2% |
| 2002 | 1,442 | 11,468 mi | 427 | 88.18% |
| 2001 | 1,250 | 12,888 mi | 466 | 86.48% |
| 2000 | 1,299 | 13,334 mi | 401 | 87.13% |
| 1999 | 1,274 | 14,364 mi | 342 | 87.2% |
| 1998 | 1,170 | 15,349 mi | 331 | 86.07% |
| 1997 | 1,121 | 15,627 mi | 306 | 86.39% |
| 1996 | 283 | 15,698 mi | 290 | 87.09% |
| 1995 | 400 | 17,200 mi | 288 | 86.61% |
| 1994 | 176 | 15,576 mi | 264 | 88.95% |
| 1993 | 6 | 23,488 mi | 118 | 92.59% |
916/996/998 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati 916/996/998?
Across 9,152 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (26.7% of all recorded faults), electrical (25.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (6.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati 916/996/998?
The median Ducati 916/996/998 in the UK has covered 13,680 miles, and typically rides about 372 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,272 and 20,349 miles.
Is the Ducati 916/996/998 reliable?
87.09% of Ducati 916/996/998 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 9,152 Ducati 916/996/998 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.