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N397 RLJ

1995 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,243 mi
Last recorded26,243 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Ducati 91618,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 RLJ
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 26,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 25,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 25,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 25,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 24,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,337 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,470 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 23,470 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,209 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,356 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 22,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,545 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,598 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,032 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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N397 RLJ is a 1995 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1995 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 18,659 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 N397 RLJ, 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 31 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N397 RLJ registered?

N397 RLJ is a 1995 Ducati 916, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N397 RLJ safe to buy?

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