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N908 VPF

1996 Ducati 916

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,234 mi
Last recorded17,234 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 VPF
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 17,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,326 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,867 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 13,867 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 13,861 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 12,447 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,094 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

n/s/r brake pad not visable

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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N908 VPF is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N908 VPF, 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 N908 VPF registered?

N908 VPF is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N908 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N908 VPF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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