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M259 MRP

1995 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,004 mi
Last recorded29,004 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ducati 91618,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 MRP
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 29,004 miles

Central Rear Lower rear brake master has fluid around pipe

Fail 7 May 2026 29,004 miles

Central Direction indicator not working indicators not functioning as required (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower rear brake master has fluid around pipe

Pass 7 May 2011 47,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 45,142 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,516 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 34,516 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,854 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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M259 MRP is a 1995 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 18,659 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 M259 MRP, 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 31 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M259 MRP is a 1995 Ducati 916, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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