1997 Ducati 916 0.9L Petrol · R765 BEG

The Ducati 916 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 23,345 miles passed with no defects recorded, matching the clean outcome of the 9 August 2024 examination at 23,261 miles. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the machine has been kept to a passable standard without escalating issues. The mileage pattern reflects extremely light use for a 29 year old vehicle. From the 31 October 2015 test at 22,837 miles to the 12 January 2026 examination at 23,345 miles, the recorded distance rose by only 508 miles across more than a decade. A notable gap exists between the 9 August 2024 pass and the prior 2 March 2017 pass, with just 82 miles added over roughly seven years, implying the bike stood unused for long periods. Such standing invites fluid degradation and perished seals rather than wear from riding. A buyer should still inspect in person for corrosion on the frame and swinging arm, as the MOT record does not confirm structural integrity beyond each annual visual check. The long dormant intervals raise suspicion of tyre sidewall cracking, hardened suspension bushes, and stale brake fluid despite the absence of flagged defects. Verify the chain, sprockets, and clutch operation, since low mileage with standing storage often hides latent mechanical stiffening unseen by the tester.