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R297 EBD

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,115 mi
Last recorded20,115 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 EBD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 20,115 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 20,115 miles

Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,062 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 20,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 19,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,942 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 19,797 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 19,790 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 19,723 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2016 19,715 miles

numberplate light is not working

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,432 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 19,247 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 19,247 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2011 18,784 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,679 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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R297 EBD is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R297 EBD, 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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R297 EBD is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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