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R851 EBD

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,738 mi
Last recorded8,738 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 EBD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 8,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10-15kg deflection (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 8,730 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 8,715 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 8,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2014 8,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 8,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,492 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,363 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 8,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,763 miles

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

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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R851 EBD is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R851 EBD, 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 R851 EBD registered?

R851 EBD is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R851 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 EBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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