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P166 XAD

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,802 mi
Last recorded41,802 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 XAD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 41,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,715 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,508 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 41,508 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 41,456 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 41,456 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,310 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 41,310 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 40,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 40,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 39,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 19 Jun 2010 37,999 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 37,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,335 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,698 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 XAD is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P166 XAD, 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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P166 XAD is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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