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P987 LHE

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,936 mi
Last recorded17,936 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 LHE
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,762 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 17,758 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 17,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,638 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

side stand poor

Pass 11 Aug 2005 17,307 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 17,307 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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P987 LHE is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P987 LHE, 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 P987 LHE registered?

P987 LHE is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P987 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 LHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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