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R706 ULX

1997 Ducati 916

Blue Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,433 mi
Last recorded17,433 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 ULX
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 17,433 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 17,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,365 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 16,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,666 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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R706 ULX is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Blue with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R706 ULX, 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 R706 ULX registered?

R706 ULX is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R706 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R706 ULX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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