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R38 VOT

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,056 mi
Last recorded39,056 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 VOT
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 39,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,364 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 38,364 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 38,008 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 38,006 miles

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

Fuel cap ineffective can't be opened to check seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 37,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 36,974 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,663 miles

rear brake pedal near to full travel at brake performance lock.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,081 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,820 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,695 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,247 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,675 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 29,653 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 27,255 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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R38 VOT is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R38 VOT, 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 R38 VOT registered?

R38 VOT is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R38 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 VOT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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