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R105 ECA

1997 Ducati 916

Silver Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,496 mi
Last recorded20,496 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 ECA
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 20,496 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 20,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 20,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 20,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 20,001 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 19,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,562 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,970 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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R105 ECA is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Silver with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R105 ECA, 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 R105 ECA registered?

R105 ECA is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R105 ECA safe to buy?

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