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P137 XGK

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

11,088 mi
Last recorded11,088 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 XGK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,088 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 1 May 2010 10,792 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,731 miles

Machine may only be used during daylight hours with good visibility. Front and rear lights were masked

No Front fairing fitted at time of test and some body parts are insecure

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2009 17,731 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

No Front fairing fitted at time of test and some body parts are insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,513 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2007 16,492 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,148 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 15,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P137 XGK is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P137 XGK, 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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P137 XGK is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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