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P240 PBD

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,281 mi
Last recorded23,281 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 PBD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 23,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 21,341 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 21,339 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 20,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 18,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 18,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 18,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,614 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,572 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,945 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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P240 PBD is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P240 PBD, 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 P240 PBD registered?

P240 PBD is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P240 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 PBD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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