1997 Ducati 900 0.9L Petrol · R135 DKX

This 1997 Ducati 900 presents in a mechanically stable condition with a flawless recent MOT history, culminating in a clean pass on 19 May 2025 at an unspecified low mileage with zero advisories recorded. The machine shows a completely unblemished record across tests conducted on 17 May 2023 and 18 May 2024, mirroring the pass outcome from 21 May 2022. That 2022 testing session did include an initial failure before the immediate pass later that same day, though the official database registers no specific defects for either entry. This sequence indicates that previous keepers maintained the motorcycle to a standard that satisfies annual roadworthiness criteria without accumulating chronic mechanical faults. The total recorded mileage sits at 4,350 miles, averaging roughly 150 miles annually across its twenty-nine-year lifespan, which marks this motorcycle as an exceptionally low-mileage example. Such minimal usage points toward extended periods of storage rather than regular deployment on the road. Prolonged inactivity on classic Italian machinery frequently introduces distinct preservation challenges, even when annual test certificates remain clean. A physical inspection must prioritize rubber components, fuel systems, and hydraulic circuits that degrade during long periods of standing rather than through active wear. The timing belts require careful verification, as age-related perishing occurs independently of low mileage figures, and failure of these belts risks catastrophic engine damage. Buyers should check the fuel tank for internal corrosion, inspect the brake fluid and caliper seals for gumming, and examine the tyres for micro-cracking in the sidewalls despite adequate tread depth. Suspension seals and fork stanchions also demand scrutiny for weeping oil caused by dried-out rubber from years of static storage.