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P838 UWS

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,328 mi
Last recorded6,328 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 UWS
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 6,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 3,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 3,189 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 3,093 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 3,093 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 2,663 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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P838 UWS is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P838 UWS, 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 P838 UWS registered?

P838 UWS is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P838 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 UWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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