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N840 BAU

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,031 mi
Last recorded27,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 BAU
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 27,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 26,586 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,119 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 26,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,071 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,271 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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N840 BAU is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N840 BAU, 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 N840 BAU registered?

N840 BAU is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is N840 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N840 BAU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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