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DUK 140J

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,651 mi
Last recorded11,651 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUK 140J
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 11,651 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,669 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 10,669 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 9,334 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,055 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 20,055 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 20,011 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,011 miles

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

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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DUK 140J is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DUK 140J, 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 DUK 140J registered?

DUK 140J is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is DUK 140J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUK 140J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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