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R965 NDD

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,474 mi
Last recorded26,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 NDD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 26,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,466 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 26,466 miles

Stop lamp not working Front Brake Stop Light Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 26,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 25,740 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 25,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,071 miles

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

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

front and rear brake hoses have ali fixing not road legal (track use)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 25,071 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

front and rear brake hoses have ali fixing not road legal (track use)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,959 miles

throttle returns slowly

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 24,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,789 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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R965 NDD is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R965 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 R965 NDD registered?

R965 NDD is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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