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R115 EHS

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,730 mi
Last recorded11,730 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 EHS
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 11,730 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 11,730 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 11,717 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 11,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,440 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,339 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 11,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 11,234 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,884 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,434 miles

steering damper fixing not tight

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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R115 EHS is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R115 EHS, 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 R115 EHS registered?

R115 EHS is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R115 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 EHS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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