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J11 DUC

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,503 mi
Last recorded32,503 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 DUC
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 32,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 32,027 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 31,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 31,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,029 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,050 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,737 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 29,592 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,887 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 28,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,602 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,761 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,939 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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J11 DUC is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J11 DUC, 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 J11 DUC registered?

J11 DUC is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is J11 DUC safe to buy?

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