MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch very noisy
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Clutch very noisy
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Ducati 916?
Based on 15,443 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R407 VAK is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R407 VAK, 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 R407 VAK registered?
R407 VAK is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R407 VAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R407 VAK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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