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R426 YKP

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,151 mi
Last recorded43,151 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 YKP
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 43,151 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 42,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 39,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 37,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 34,990 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 31,490 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,072 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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R426 YKP is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R426 YKP, 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 R426 YKP registered?

R426 YKP is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R426 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 YKP shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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