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R554 JCU

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,877 mi
Last recorded22,877 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 JCU
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 22,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 22,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 22,422 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 21,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 21,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 May 2014 21,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 20,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,159 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 19,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,834 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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R554 JCU is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R554 JCU, 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 R554 JCU registered?

R554 JCU is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R554 JCU safe to buy?

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