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R612 JGK

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,094 mi
Last recorded46,094 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 JGK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 46,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,196 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 43,148 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,984 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 40,897 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2006 37,026 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 36,922 miles

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R612 JGK is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R612 JGK, 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 R612 JGK registered?

R612 JGK is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R612 JGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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