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P552 XCW

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,778 mi
Last recorded16,778 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 XCW
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,628 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 16,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 14,765 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 14,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,390 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,381 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 12,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,214 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 12,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P552 XCW is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P552 XCW, 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 P552 XCW registered?

P552 XCW is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P552 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 XCW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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