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R205 FGC

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,543 mi
Last recorded4,543 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 FGC
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2015 4,543 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 42,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,138 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,285 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,762 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 27,453 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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R205 FGC is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R205 FGC, 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 R205 FGC registered?

R205 FGC is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R205 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 FGC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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