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A20 LEV

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,015 mi
Last recorded18,015 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LEV
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 18,015 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 18,015 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 17,123 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 16,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 15,832 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 15,832 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 15,558 miles

Central Front Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Central Rear exhaust noisy.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 14,751 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,411 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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A20 LEV is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 15,796 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 A20 LEV, 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 29 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 LEV registered?

A20 LEV is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A20 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 LEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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