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P168 OVV

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,111 mi
Last recorded20,111 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 OVV
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 20,111 miles

Advise front disc slightly loose. does not effect breaking effort

Pass 25 Sep 2021 19,955 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 19,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front sprocket missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 19,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front sprocket missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 16,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 16,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 15,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 15,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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P168 OVV is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P168 OVV, 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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P168 OVV is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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