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N961 ARC

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,634 mi
Last recorded31,634 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 ARC
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 31,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 31,481 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 31,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 30,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 30,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 30,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 30,803 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 30,803 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 30,803 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 30,803 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,789 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 30,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,780 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,083 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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N961 ARC is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N961 ARC, 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

How do I check the history of N961 ARC?

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What year was N961 ARC registered?

N961 ARC is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N961 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N961 ARC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N961 ARC have outstanding finance?

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