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P491 KPU

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,314 mi
Last recorded99,314 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 KPU
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 99,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 99,314 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 99,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 99,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 99,232 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 98,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,960 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,665 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,852 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,348 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 82,348 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,100 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,629 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,119 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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P491 KPU is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 16,798 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 P491 KPU, 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 30 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P491 KPU registered?

P491 KPU is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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