2016 Ducati 899 0.9L Petrol · BF16 WTC

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by five consecutive clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 22 April 2026 at 4,918 miles returned no defects or advisories. This consistent history of passing results over the last five years indicates that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable operating parameters without recurring failures or safety-critical issues flagged during DVSA testing. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 492 miles per year. There is a significant anomaly in the data between April 2022 at 8,512 miles and April 2023 at 12,085 miles, where the vehicle covered 3,573 miles in a single year. Since that peak, usage has dropped sharply, recording only 1,167 miles over the following three years. This erratic usage pattern suggests the bike spends long periods stationary, which often leads to different types of degradation than standard high-mileage wear and tear. A buyer must address the risks associated with long-term storage rather than mechanical mileage. Physical inspection should check for flat spotting or cracking on the tyres, as the rubber likely exceeds its shelf life despite remaining tread depth. The brake system should be inspected for seized calipers or fluid ingress, which occurs when seals are not regularly exercised. Furthermore, the drive chain and fork seals require checking for signs of dry rot or oxidation-related corrosion often found on low-use machinery that has not been consistently maintained.