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R589 XWE

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,860 mi
Last recorded17,860 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 XWE
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 17,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 17,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 17,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 17,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 16,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,028 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 22 May 2012 14,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 14,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,716 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 13,676 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 13,317 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,147 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,995 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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R589 XWE is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R589 XWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R589 XWE registered?

R589 XWE is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R589 XWE safe to buy?

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