1998 Ducati 996 1.0L Petrol · S851 CSC

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 22 August 2025 at 20,227 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows several years of successful results, indicating that the mechanical and electrical components inspected meet minimum regulatory standards. The only recorded failure occurred in March 2022 for a simple missing registration plate lamp, which was rectified immediately. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 722 miles per year. Between March 2022 and August 2025, the vehicle covered only 527 miles, representing a trend of less than 175 miles per annum. This suggests the bike is used only for occasional outings or has sat in storage for long periods. While this limits wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, such low mileage often masks issues regarding age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry, which can perish through oxidation rather than mechanical use. Because the MOT record shows no mechanical failures, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to static decay. A buyer should inspect the fuel lines for cracking, the fork seals for weeping leaks, and the tyres for flat spotting or heat rot. Given the low usage, the brake discs should be checked for pitting and the calipers for seized pistons. The structural integrity of the frame and swingarm must also be verified for hidden corrosion, as the MOT test does not provide a deep forensic inspection of all chassis components on motorcycles of this age.