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M140 GDL

1994 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,951 mi
Last recorded23,951 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Ducati 91618,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 GDL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 23,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 23,614 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 23,305 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 21,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,837 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 6 May 2009 20,837 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 19,621 miles

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

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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M140 GDL is a 1994 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,345 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M140 GDL, 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 32 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M140 GDL registered?

M140 GDL is a 1994 Ducati 916, first registered on 22 October 1994.

Is M140 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M140 GDL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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