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P166 UGP

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,394 mi
Last recorded69,394 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 UGP
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,394 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,246 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,848 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,026 miles

cut in front tyre wall(borderline pass)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,692 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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P166 UGP is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P166 UGP, 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 P166 UGP registered?

P166 UGP is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P166 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 UGP shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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