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R545 VSE

2000 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,997 mi
Last recorded25,997 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ducati 91613,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 VSE
MakeDucati
Model916
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 25,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 24,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 21,878 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 20,395 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 17,033 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 14,990 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 14,989 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 14,531 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 14,075 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 13,732 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 12,667 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 11,737 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 11,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,643 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 23 May 2011 9,111 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 9,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 7,391 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,722 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2008 4,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 1,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,259 miles

Rear 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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R545 VSE is a 2000 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 13,976 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 R545 VSE, 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 26 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R545 VSE is a 2000 Ducati 916, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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