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R703 VLK

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

6,769 mi
Last recorded6,769 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 VLK
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 6,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 4,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 4,785 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 2,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 37 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,985 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,445 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,622 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 73,622 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,629 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,594 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

rust on disc surfaces(been standing)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,711 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,949 miles

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

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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R703 VLK is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R703 VLK, 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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R703 VLK is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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