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R601 MJT

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,936 mi
Last recorded16,936 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 MJT
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,936 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 16,936 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 16,894 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

N/S Lower fairing damaged.

Fail 12 Oct 2022 16,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

N/S Lower fairing damaged.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 16,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 16,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,515 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 150,011 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 15,011 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,425 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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R601 MJT is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R601 MJT, 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 R601 MJT registered?

R601 MJT is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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