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R650 FUB

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,055 mi
Last recorded45,055 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 FUB
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 45,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 42,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 42,750 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 42,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,284 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 38,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 35,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 33,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,670 miles

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

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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R650 FUB 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 100%.

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 R650 FUB, 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 R650 FUB registered?

R650 FUB is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R650 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 FUB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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