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P329 DVK

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,528 mi
Last recorded30,528 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 DVK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 30,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 30,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 30,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,698 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 27,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,999 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,203 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 26,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,909 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,907 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2010 14,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 7,122 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 7,122 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 2,944 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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P329 DVK is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P329 DVK, 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 P329 DVK registered?

P329 DVK is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P329 DVK safe to buy?

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