2015 Ducati Multistrada 1.2L Petrol · GC15 RNZ

The 2015 Ducati Multistrada presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 February 2026 at 11,295 miles with zero defects. That result is significant. It shows the slight front brake fluctuation flagged in July 2024 at 9,559 miles has since been resolved, and no new advisories or failures have emerged since. The trajectory from minor defects in 2022 and 2024 to a fully clean record in 2026 suggests attentive remedial work rather than neglect. This machine has covered just 11,295 miles over roughly eleven years, averaging approximately 1,027 miles per year. That is exceptionally low for a touring-capable motorcycle of this type. The mileage progression tells a story of modest, consistent use punctuated by a notable gap. Between July 2021 at 4,981 miles and July 2022 at 7,319 miles, the bike added 2,338 miles in a single year, a sharp increase compared to the surrounding years. From July 2022 to July 2023, it gained just 972 miles, then another 1,268 miles by July 2024, before recording zero new miles between the July 2024 test and the February 2026 test. That two-year stationary period raises questions about storage conditions. Prolonged inactivity can cause tyre flat-spotting, fuel system degradation, brake caliper seizure, and dried-out seals, none of which the MOT can fully reveal. Despite the low mileage, the 2022 test flagged both front and rear tyres worn close to the legal limit at just 7,319 miles. That is unusually early for tyre wear on a motorcycle with such modest annual use. It points to either sustained high-load or spirited riding during that period, or possibly aged rubber deteriorating from heat cycles and standing time rather than purely from distance covered. A prospective buyer should carefully inspect both tyres for date codes, sidewall cracking, and uneven wear patterns, even if tread depth appears adequate today. The 2024 advisory regarding slight fluctuation of front brake effort at 9,559 miles warranted attention, and the clean 2026 result indicates it was addressed. Still, a hands-on inspection is advisable. Check the front brake discs for scoring, warping, or lipping, and verify that the caliper pistons retract freely without binding. Given the extended stationary period, a test ride under moderate braking loads will confirm whether the correction holds. Beyond the flagged items, examine the suspension linkage, swingarm pivot, and head race bearings for free play, inspect the exhaust headers and downpays for corrosion, and verify that the final drive chain and sprockets show no signs of neglect during the two years the motorcycle sat unused.