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R851 UEY

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,428 mi
Last recorded17,428 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 UEY
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,428 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 17,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 16,928 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 16,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 16,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 15,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 15,262 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 14,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 14,226 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,785 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 12,782 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 14 Nov 2005 11,189 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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R851 UEY 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 78.6%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

R851 UEY is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R851 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 UEY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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