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N16 TPS

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,316 mi
Last recorded5,316 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 TPS
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 5,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 5,273 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 5,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 5,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 5,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 5,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 5,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 4,988 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 May 2014 4,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 21 May 2014 4,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 4,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 4,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 4,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 4,704 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,704 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 4,376 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 4,376 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 3,530 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Jan 2008 3,530 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2006 1,501 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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N16 TPS is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N16 TPS, 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 N16 TPS registered?

N16 TPS is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is N16 TPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 TPS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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