2020 Ducati M821 Stealth 0.8L Petrol · AF70 AWM

The 2020 Ducati Monster 821 Stealth presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent DVSA test on 17 September 2025 at 9,032 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior pass on 30 August 2024 at 8,411 miles. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration across the two available entries, with zero advisories or mechanical faults flagged in either examination. The recorded mileage of 9,032 miles against a six-year age equates to roughly 1,505 miles per year, confirming very light use. The 621-mile increase between the August 2024 and September 2025 tests reflects minimal annual running. The sparse two-entry history offers no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected intervals, though the low standing time implied by such mileage warrants scrutiny for moisture-related degradation not captured in a static test. A buyer should physically verify the condition of suspension linkage bearings and brake caliper pistons, as prolonged low-mileage storage on a naked sports machine accelerates fork seal weep and caliper binding more than high-frequency use. The absence of corrosion advisories in the record does not exempt the steel exhaust header or frame welds from in-person inspection for surface pitting. Given the clean MOT trajectory, no recurring fault pattern exists to direct a targeted mechanical intervention. The prudent step remains a pre-purchase check of tyre sidewall cracking from age rather than wear, and a fluid sample review on brake and coolant systems subjected to infrequent cycling.