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R599 TRV

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,509 mi
Last recorded56,509 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 TRV
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,509 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,427 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion Upper fork legs (2.3.8)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Stone chip in glass (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth recorded,at centre tread area. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 55,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,244 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 53,203 miles

1 plug repair,rear tyre

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 52,293 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No pillion footrests fitted at time of test

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

Pass 26 May 2010 50,941 miles

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

Number plate illumination inop

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 May 2009 49,573 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Clutch hydraulic fluid is near minimum level

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,623 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 46,622 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headraces are slightly loose advise adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,769 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 38,769 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Apr 2006 29,874 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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R599 TRV 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 R599 TRV, 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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R599 TRV is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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