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R209 ULH

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,186 mi
Last recorded44,186 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 ULH
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

headlights operation

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 41,511 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2014 37,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake hose condition

Pass 29 May 2010 28,995 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 28,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 22,944 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

lockstop

Pass 15 May 2008 17,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,594 miles

rear sock absorbewr top and bottom bushes wear borderline

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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R209 ULH 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 92.3%.

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 R209 ULH, 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 R209 ULH registered?

R209 ULH is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R209 ULH safe to buy?

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