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R42 MGK

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,128 mi
Last recorded30,128 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 MGK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 30,128 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 30,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 29,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,529 miles

drive chain slightly loose

front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2017 29,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,035 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,697 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,086 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

r/h tail lamp not working

Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005

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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R42 MGK is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R42 MGK, 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 R42 MGK registered?

R42 MGK is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R42 MGK safe to buy?

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