MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear registration cracked
Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ducati 916?
Based on 15,443 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R980 VRD is a 1997 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R980 VRD, 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 R980 VRD registered?
R980 VRD is a 1997 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R980 VRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R980 VRD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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