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N260 OGJ

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,734 mi
Last recorded34,734 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 OGJ
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 34,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 34,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating bobbins loose (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 34,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating bobbins loose (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 May 2024 34,136 miles

front brake disc bobbins worn

Pass 18 May 2023 33,853 miles

front brake disc bobbins worn

Pass 11 May 2022 33,697 miles

Front brake discs bobbins worn

Pass 28 May 2021 33,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 32,789 miles

bean image kick up incorrect

Fail 18 May 2020 32,789 miles

bean image kick up incorrect

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 32,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 28,152 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,275 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 May 2008 25,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,391 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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N260 OGJ is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N260 OGJ, 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 N260 OGJ registered?

N260 OGJ is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N260 OGJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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