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R963 NDD

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,789 mi
Last recorded26,789 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 NDD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 26,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,626 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 25,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 25,314 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 25,314 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 25,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,302 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,104 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 22,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,185 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,835 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,822 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 20,822 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R963 NDD is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R963 NDD, 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 R963 NDD registered?

R963 NDD is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R963 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 NDD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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