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R547 BAF

1997 Ducati 916

Orange Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

7,603 mi
Last recorded7,603 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 BAF
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025 7,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 5,496 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2013 5,484 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 4,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 4,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 4,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2009 4,196 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 4,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,166 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 4,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R547 BAF is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Orange with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R547 BAF, 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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R547 BAF is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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