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R578 GNV

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,066 mi
Last recorded6,066 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 GNV
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 6,066 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 3,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 2,499 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 May 2015 2,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 2,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 2 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,820 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 23,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,010 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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R578 GNV is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R578 GNV, 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 R578 GNV registered?

R578 GNV is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R578 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 GNV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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