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P51 KHP

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

9,889 mi
Last recorded9,889 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 KHP
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 9,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 9,889 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 9,668 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 9,668 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 9,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 9,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 9,209 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 9,209 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 8,830 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 8,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,904 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 7,560 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,540 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,113 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,837 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 5,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 5,011 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 5,011 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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P51 KHP is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P51 KHP, 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 P51 KHP registered?

P51 KHP is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P51 KHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 KHP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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