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R242 SOY

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,179 mi
Last recorded6,179 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 SOY
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 6,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 6,158 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 6,158 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,122 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 6,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,050 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 6,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 4,323 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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R242 SOY is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R242 SOY, 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 R242 SOY registered?

R242 SOY is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R242 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 SOY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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