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P116 RAR

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,851 mi
Last recorded21,851 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 RAR
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 21,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 21,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,336 miles

front brake disc bobbins worn, front tyre rubs on mudguard

Fail 1 Jun 2012 21,314 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,515 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 17,466 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,548 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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P116 RAR is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P116 RAR, 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 P116 RAR registered?

P116 RAR is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P116 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P116 RAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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