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N16 RED

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,827 mi
Last recorded21,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 RED
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 21,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 21,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 21,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 21,471 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 21,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,401 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. components at this time do not seam to be significantly reduced in strength (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 20,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 20,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,746 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,892 miles

Anodised brake ends are not recommended for road use as corrosion has a tendancy to split the ends

Fail 22 Jul 2008 16,892 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Anodised brake ends are not recommended for road use as corrosion has a tendancy to split the ends

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,479 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 15,425 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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N16 RED is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 16,798 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 N16 RED, 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 30 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N16 RED registered?

N16 RED is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N16 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 RED shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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