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J900 SSP

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,176 mi
Last recorded1,176 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 SSP
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 1,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 1,167 miles

Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 9 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 9 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,054 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,976 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 26,732 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,669 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 21,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,150 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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J900 SSP is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J900 SSP, 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 J900 SSP registered?

J900 SSP is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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