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R63 MRX

1997 Ducati 916

Green Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,352 mi
Last recorded51,352 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 MRX
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 51,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 51,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 51,062 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,000 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 51,000 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,542 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight binding in front brake

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,697 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,489 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 39,472 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,690 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 31,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,728 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear hugger loose

Fail 10 Apr 2007 24,715 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear hugger is loose and is likely to foul the rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,867 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R63 MRX is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Green with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R63 MRX, 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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R63 MRX is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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