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P955 JOL

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

19,333 mi
Last recorded19,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 JOL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 19,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 18,929 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 18,698 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,334 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,325 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 18,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,604 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,431 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,110 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 16,885 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,885 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 13,491 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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P955 JOL is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 748cc 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 P955 JOL, 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 P955 JOL registered?

P955 JOL is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P955 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P955 JOL 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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