2013 Ducati M696 + 0.7L Petrol · VE13 ACJ

The 2023‑06‑13 MOT at 14,632 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. Earlier tests from 2016 through 2022 showed exhaust noise on the 8.1.1 (a) item but no structural or mechanical failures, so the maintenance trend remains stable and has not deteriorated since the latest inspection. The recorded mileage of 14,632 miles at 13 years of age equates to roughly 1,126 miles per year, a figure below the typical usage for a vehicle of this vintage. The early years show very low mileage, with only 4,150 miles recorded in 2016 and 4,598 miles in 2018, followed by a gradual increase to 8,966 miles by 2019 and 10,284 miles by 2021, then a jump to 10,635 miles in 2022 and 14,632 miles in 2023. Recurring exhaust noise on the 8.1.1 (a) item in the 2016‑2019 tests suggests the exhaust system has been a consistent advisory, while the 2019 entry noting a worn drive chain indicates that the transmission components have experienced moderate use. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, verify that the rear brakes are not binding, and examine the chassis for any structural rust. Given the vehicle’s age and the recent rise in mileage, a thorough in‑person assessment of the suspension components, brake condition, exhaust integrity, and chassis structure is essential to confirm that the recorded pass translates into genuine roadworthiness.