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N831 UPM

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,108 mi
Last recorded8,108 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 UPM
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 8,108 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 8,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 8,106 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

continental headlamp fitted kick up masked with tape

fuel tank filler cap seal contaminated with dried paint suggest its cleaned up to aid the seal

Fail 8 Sep 2023 8,106 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect continental headlamp kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect too small in size (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler cap seal contaminated with dried paint suggest its cleaned up to aid the seal

Pass 14 Jun 2022 8,089 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

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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N831 UPM is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N831 UPM, 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 N831 UPM registered?

N831 UPM is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N831 UPM safe to buy?

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