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M797 SAU

1994 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,179 mi
Last recorded4,179 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Ducati 91618,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 SAU
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 4,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 2,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 2,921 miles

Central Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 2,916 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength corrosion on surface, wheels may be magnesium material (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength corrosion on surface, may be magnesium material (4.2.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 2,916 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect single line entry not permitted (6.3.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength corrosion on surface, wheels may be magnesium material (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength corrosion on surface, may be magnesium material (4.2.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 2,909 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 2,909 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 1,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,785 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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M797 SAU is a 1994 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M797 SAU, 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 M797 SAU registered?

M797 SAU is a 1994 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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