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L778 UPW

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,577 mi
Last recorded24,577 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL778 UPW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,577 miles

no lamps fitted (masked)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,529 miles

no lamps fitted (masked)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,493 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,681 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,679 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,655 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front disc rivets loose. but serviceable

Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

on the vin number it has an astro on the 8th digit instead of 1.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 22,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

on the vin number it has an astro on the 8th digit instead of 1.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 22,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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L778 UPW is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 16,798 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 L778 UPW, 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 30 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L778 UPW registered?

L778 UPW is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is L778 UPW safe to buy?

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