2016 Ducati 1299 S Panigale Anniversario 1.3L Petrol · V33 PGS

The roadworthiness status is fully compliant. The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 May 2026 at 1,379 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. Looking back across the full five-test history, every single annual inspection since April 2022 has returned a clean pass with no advisories or failures. This demonstrates a stable and consistently well-maintained mechanical condition over the last four years, with no recurring faults or emerging deterioration trends. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally low usage for a 2016 machine. Over roughly ten years, the odometer has advanced just 1,379 miles, averaging approximately 138 miles per year. The increments between tests are modest but steady: 94 miles between April 2022 and April 2023, 96 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 221 miles between 2024 and 2025. The most recent year saw only 19 miles added between May 2025 and May 2026, suggesting the motorcycle may have been largely stationary during that period. Such low annual accumulation means consumable wear is minimal, though prolonged standing raises its own concerns around fuel system degradation, tyre age-related cracking, and brake corrosion from lack of use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that low-mileage motorcycles are particularly susceptible to. Check the tyre date codes carefully, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth, and original or early-replacement tyres on a 2016 bike are well past their safe service life regardless of the current MOT pass. Inspect the brake calipers and discs for surface corrosion or binding that may not manifest during a short MOT test ride but could cause dangerous drag or uneven braking on the road. Examine the chain and sprockets for stiffness, elongation, and corrosion, and verify that suspension linkages and swingarm bearings have adequate lubrication despite minimal use. The fuel tank interior and fuel lines should also be assessed for ethanol-related corrosion or varnish buildup from fuel sitting stagnant over long periods. Structurally, the clean MOT history is reassuring, but the absence of advisories does not guarantee immunity from age-related corrosion, particularly on exhaust headers, fasteners, and any exposed aluminium components. A compression test and cold-start observation would add confidence that the engine internals have not suffered from extended static periods. Overall, the documented record is as strong as any buyer could reasonably hope for on a low-mileage machine of this age, but the specific risks of infrequent use warrant hands-on verification beyond what the paperwork alone can confirm.