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F2 RWL

1997 Ducati 916

Silver Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,967 mi
Last recorded15,967 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 RWL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 15,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 15,939 miles

front forks noisy

Pass 4 Aug 2023 15,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 15,609 miles

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

Suspension dust seal deteriorated (both)

Pass 25 Jul 2020 15,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 15,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 14,458 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,390 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 14,384 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 14,207 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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F2 RWL is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Silver with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F2 RWL, 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 F2 RWL registered?

F2 RWL is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is F2 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 RWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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