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R980 VRD

1997 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,650 mi
Last recorded38,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 91615,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 VRD
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 38,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 38,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 38,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,493 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 38,493 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,434 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 38,434 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 38,379 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,794 miles

Rear registration cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,654 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 36,654 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,474 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 35,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 32,618 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 32,618 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,405 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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