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P947 MLN

1996 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,389 mi
Last recorded17,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Ducati 91616,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 MLN
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 17,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,903 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 16,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 15,729 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 14,229 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 12,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,853 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 12,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,959 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 11,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,972 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 10,972 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,856 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 9,853 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2005 9,820 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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P947 MLN is a 1996 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P947 MLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P947 MLN registered?

P947 MLN is a 1996 Ducati 916, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P947 MLN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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