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M397 VDO

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,262 mi
Last recorded15,262 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 VDO
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 15,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 15,213 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,555 miles

Chain lose

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 38,544 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Left hand light (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working Hand brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain lose

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,524 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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M397 VDO is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M397 VDO, 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 M397 VDO registered?

M397 VDO is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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