1995 DUCATI 9160.9L PETROL

The 1995 Ducati 916 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with no recorded defects across the three most recent MOT tests. The May 2026 examination at 19,831 miles returned clean, as did the preceding May 2025 test at 19,128 miles. This consistent pass record without advisories indicates the motorcycle has received adequate attention to maintain legal roadworthiness standards over the past two years. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally light use for a 31-year-old machine, averaging approximately 640 miles annually since manufacture. The recorded progression shows modest, believable increments: 17,544 miles in April 2023, 18,262 miles by June 2024, 19,128 miles in May 2025, and 19,831 miles in May 2026. Annual mileage has remained consistent at roughly 700-800 miles, suggesting regular but minimal use rather than prolonged storage followed by sudden activity. The near-twelve-month intervals between tests support steady, ongoing operation. The June 2024 failure merits attention. On the same day at 18,262 miles, the motorcycle failed for a non-functional rear position lamp and stop lamp, then passed after rectification. Lighting faults of this nature typically indicate electrical neglect or aged bulb contacts rather than mechanical deterioration. More significantly, the April 2023 test at 17,544 miles flagged two mechanical advisories: slight play in the rear wheel bearing and light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. Neither item reappeared in subsequent tests. A prospective purchaser should prioritise physical inspection of the components previously flagged. The rear wheel bearing requires assessment for developing play or roughness, as bearing wear on low-mileage motorcycles can accelerate from intermittent use and moisture ingress during storage. The nearside front shock absorber demands scrutiny for worsening oil leakage, seal condition, and damping performance; light misting in 2023 may have been addressed, or may have progressed to unreported seepage. Brake fluid condition, caliper piston operation, and fork stanchion corrosion also warrant examination given the motorcycle's age and the propensity for Italian sportbikes to suffer from deferred fluid changes. Tyre age rather than tread depth represents another critical consideration, as original-pattern rubber may exceed recommended service life despite minimal wear.