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M542 XOT

1994 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,260 mi
Last recorded26,260 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ducati 91618,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 XOT
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 26,260 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 26,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 25,957 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 22,864 miles

number plate light not working.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,700 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 20,683 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,158 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 2,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 19,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 18,903 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,602 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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M542 XOT is a 1994 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M542 XOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M542 XOT registered?

M542 XOT is a 1994 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M542 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 XOT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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