2009 Ducati 1198S 1.2L Petrol · BX09 EPJ

The 2009 Ducati 1198S holds a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 21 March 2022 at 15,795 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the preceding tests show the same clean outcome. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening faults or recurring advisories across the five-year record. Mileage sits exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old machine. The April 2019 test logged 14,954 miles, rising only to 15,502 by March 2020 and reaching 15,795 by March 2022. That equates to roughly 280 miles annually. The sparse record shows a failed test on 4 March 2020 at 15,502 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass on 10 March 2020 at identical mileage. Such a pattern suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than mechanical neglect. Long standing periods implied by this low use warrant a physical inspection of suspension linkage, fork seals, and brake calipers for stiffness or corrosion. The DVSA record flags none of these, but Ducati Superbike consumables degrade with inactivity. Tyres and coolant demand scrutiny for perishing given the limited annual rotation. A buyer should commission a independent inspection of the chassis for structural rust and verify the brake disc thickness and pad condition. The MOT history offers no advisories, yet the sparse testing and minimal mileage mean wear is hidden rather than evidenced.