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N970 JDS

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,174 mi
Last recorded11,174 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 JDS
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 11,174 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 11,174 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 11,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 11,087 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 11,087 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,967 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 10,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,558 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 10,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 10,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,028 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 8,290 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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N970 JDS is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N970 JDS, 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 N970 JDS registered?

N970 JDS is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N970 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N970 JDS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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