2012 Ducati 1199 1.2L Petrol · CT12 AXG

The 2012 Ducati 1199 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 10 November 2025 at 1,831 miles recording zero defects. Every test in the available history has passed first time with no advisories or failures, indicating consistent mechanical care and no recurring faults. The absence of any flagged defects across five consecutive annual tests suggests the motorcycle has been well maintained and not subjected to hard use or neglect. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a machine of this age. Accumulating just 1,831 miles over roughly fourteen years equates to approximately 131 miles per year. The increments between tests show gradual, steady use: 390 miles by July 2021, 808 miles by August 2022, 1,235 miles by August 2023, 1,598 miles by August 2024, and 1,831 miles by November 2025. There are no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps in the odometer record, and the annual increments have narrowed in recent years, suggesting the bike is being ridden sparingly but regularly enough to keep systems exercised. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on components that deteriorate with age and static storage rather than mileage. Tyres, fork seals, brake calipers, and brake fluid condition deserve close attention, as prolonged standing can cause seal drying, fluid moisture absorption, and localised corrosion on brake discs and calliper pistons. The chain and sprockets should be inspected for correct tension and any signs of stiff links or surface corrosion, even if wear appears minimal. Given the low annual mileage, fuel system condition and injector function are also worth verifying, as stale fuel can cause running issues that a short test ride may not reveal. Structurally, the frame, swingarm, and suspension linkages should be examined for any signs of corrosion or damage, particularly if the bike has been stored in a damp environment. The clean MOT history provides strong reassurance, but a low-mileage motorcycle of this age demands an inspection regime that accounts for time-based deterioration as much as mechanical wear.