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N889 GRE

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,458 mi
Last recorded31,458 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 GRE
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,458 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,280 miles

Spring link fitted to drive chain, not rivet link .

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,586 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 28,579 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 28,548 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,465 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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N889 GRE is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N889 GRE, 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 N889 GRE registered?

N889 GRE is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N889 GRE safe to buy?

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