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P31 AJO

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,957 mi
Last recorded9,957 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 AJO
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 9,957 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 9,956 miles

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 18 Feb 2016 9,939 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 9,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 9,643 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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P31 AJO is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P31 AJO, 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 P31 AJO registered?

P31 AJO is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P31 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 AJO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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