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P974 JOL

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,088 mi
Last recorded16,088 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 JOL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 16,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 15,714 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 14,221 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,420 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Fail 3 May 2007 10,439 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 10,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 9,402 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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P974 JOL is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P974 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P974 JOL registered?

P974 JOL is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P974 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P974 JOL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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