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M516 MRP

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 MRP
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 70,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 69,780 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,226 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,754 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,749 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,701 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,673 miles

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,072 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 62,064 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,674 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,674 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 54,130 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,130 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,545 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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M516 MRP is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M516 MRP, 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 M516 MRP registered?

M516 MRP is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is M516 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M516 MRP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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