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R250 HSX

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,909 mi
Last recorded14,909 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 HSX
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,909 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 14,903 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,897 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 1 Jun 2012 14,897 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,028 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 12,028 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 11,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,310 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,320 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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R250 HSX is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R250 HSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R250 HSX registered?

R250 HSX is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R250 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 HSX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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