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R139 XWC

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,958 mi
Last recorded21,958 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 XWC
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 21,958 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 21,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 21,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 21,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 21,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 21,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 20,981 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,604 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,134 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,440 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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R139 XWC is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R139 XWC, 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 R139 XWC registered?

R139 XWC is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R139 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 XWC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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