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P881 YCD

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

942 mi
Last recorded942 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 YCD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 942 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 942 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 830 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 830 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 484 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 291 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 18 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 26,111 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,036 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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P881 YCD is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P881 YCD, 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 P881 YCD registered?

P881 YCD is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P881 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 YCD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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