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PO51 KAX

2001 Ducati 916

Yellow Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,635 mi
Last recorded16,635 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 9169,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KAX
MakeDucati
Model916
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,635 miles

Front headlamp mask fitted to headlamp

Fail 23 Apr 2025 16,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Front headlamp beam kicks up to the right hand side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 16,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 15,860 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 15,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 15,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 14,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 14,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 14,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 13,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 12,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 11,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,330 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 8,330 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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PO51 KAX is a 2001 Ducati 916 in Yellow with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 9,522 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 PO51 KAX, 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 25 years old, this Ducati 916 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO51 KAX registered?

PO51 KAX is a 2001 Ducati 916, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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