CarVerify

Free Car Check

P257 PDA

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,012 mi
Last recorded26,012 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 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

RegistrationP257 PDA
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 26,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 25,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 25,635 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,589 miles

head bearings slighty notchy with wheel raised

Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,585 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 25,427 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,427 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

P257 PDA is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P257 PDA, 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 P257 PDA?

You can check the full history of P257 PDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P257 PDA registered?

P257 PDA is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P257 PDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 PDA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P257 PDA 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 P257 PDA. 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.