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R788 LEL

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,177 mi
Last recorded27,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 LEL
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 27,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 26,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 26,326 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 25,304 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 25,304 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 24,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 21,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,619 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,104 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,878 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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R788 LEL is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R788 LEL, 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 R788 LEL registered?

R788 LEL is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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