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P478 GPF

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,181 mi
Last recorded22,181 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 GPF
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 22,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 21,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 21,424 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 21,418 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 20,673 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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P478 GPF 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 P478 GPF, 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

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What year was P478 GPF registered?

P478 GPF is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P478 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 GPF 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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