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N49 EAT

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,725 mi
Last recorded34,725 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 EAT
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,623 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 34,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 34,476 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,399 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 34,399 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 34,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 34,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate small

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 33,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

number plate small

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate small

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate small

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 31,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 30,493 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 30,493 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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N49 EAT is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N49 EAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N49 EAT registered?

N49 EAT is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N49 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 EAT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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