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R407 VAK

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,739 mi
Last recorded22,739 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 VAK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,739 miles

Clutch very noisy

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 22,737 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2014 20,652 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 20,652 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 18,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,075 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 18,073 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,057 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,572 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 16,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,755 miles

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.

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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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.

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