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R466 BBA

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,319 mi
Last recorded18,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 BBA
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 18,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 17,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 17,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 17,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 16,132 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 16,132 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 15,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,508 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,170 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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R466 BBA is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc 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 R466 BBA, 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 R466 BBA registered?

R466 BBA is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R466 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 BBA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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