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R970 EUB

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,253 mi
Last recorded2,253 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 EUB
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 2,253 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 2,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 2,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 1,478 miles

chainguard absent causing rear brake line to be routed close to drive chain

Fail 4 Jan 2010 1,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

number plate does not illuminate at any time

Chain guard missing

Pass 24 May 2008 394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 150 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R970 EUB is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R970 EUB, 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 R970 EUB registered?

R970 EUB is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R970 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 EUB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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