2015 Ducati Multistrada 1.2L Petrol · A500 BBB

The 2015 Ducati Multistrada presents a stable and unblemished roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 7 May 2024 at 4,828 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This clean outcome, repeated consistently across every test since the bike was first presented in 2018, indicates a maintenance trend that is firmly stable. No recurring mechanical or structural faults have emerged over the recorded history, and the vehicle has never presented a single item requiring attention under DVSA inspection standards. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 11-year-old machine. Between the first recorded test on 10 July 2018 at 1,950 miles and the most recent on 7 May 2024 at 4,828 miles, the bike accumulated just 2,878 miles over nearly six years, averaging roughly 480 miles annually. The 2018 and 2019 tests show only 17 miles of use between them, and the gap between the 2022 test at 3,316 miles and the 2024 test at 4,828 miles accounts for 1,512 miles over approximately two years. This suggests the motorcycle has spent extended periods stationary, which carries its own mechanical considerations despite the low recorded mileage. Prolonged inactivity on a machine of this age warrants a careful in-person inspection of components that deteriorate through disuse rather than wear. A buyer should examine the brake calipers and discs for corrosion or binding, as seized pistons and pitted disc faces are common on bikes left standing. The tyres, despite showing legal tread at the last test, should be checked for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of mileage. Fuel system integrity, including the tank interior, fuel lines, and injectors, deserves attention given the risk of stale fuel residue and ethanol-related corrosion in a machine that may have sat for months at a time. Suspension seals, steering head bearings, and swingarm pivot bearings should be inspected for smooth operation and absence of notchiness, as lack of regular use can lead to brinelling and moisture ingress in unlubricated contact surfaces. The drive chain and sprockets require close examination for corrosion and stiff links, and the battery's cranking health should be verified given the likelihood of deep discharge cycles during storage. Overall, the MOT record confirms no legislative defects have ever been flagged, but the low-use profile means age-related deterioration, rather than mileage-driven wear, is the primary risk a buyer must assess in person.