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P386 GJC

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,384 mi
Last recorded17,384 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 GJC
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 17,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 17,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 16,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,737 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,892 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 15,892 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 15,559 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 15,543 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 15,324 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 14,213 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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P386 GJC is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P386 GJC, 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 P386 GJC registered?

P386 GJC is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P386 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 GJC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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