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R349 AVF

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,937 mi
Last recorded21,937 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 AVF
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,937 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 21,937 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2015 21,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,358 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,212 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2012 20,955 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake pads low

rear tyre low

Pass 6 May 2011 20,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,329 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Apr 2010 19,316 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,440 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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R349 AVF 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 R349 AVF, 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 R349 AVF registered?

R349 AVF is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R349 AVF safe to buy?

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