CarVerify

Free Car Check

P183 PBP

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,419 mi
Last recorded24,419 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 PBP
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 23,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 22,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 22,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp beam deflector fitted at time of test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2021 22,360 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp beam deflector fitted at time of test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 22,163 miles

Beam kick up deflector fitted when tested

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2020 22,163 miles

Beam kick up deflector fitted when tested

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,714 miles

Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 21,019 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,789 miles

Chain and sprockets slightly deteriorated

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,713 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2009 20,713 miles

Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,455 miles

Main beam lense cracked

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,966 miles

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

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
Full Ducati 916 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P183 PBP is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P183 PBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P183 PBP?

You can check the full history of P183 PBP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P183 PBP registered?

P183 PBP is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P183 PBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 PBP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P183 PBP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P183 PBP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.