2002 Ducati 998 1.0L Petrol · GX02 PJV

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass record across the last five inspections. The most recent test in April 2025 at 12,460 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, continuing a trend of perfect passes since 2019. This suggests the motorcycle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the mechanical failures or structural degradation common in older machinery. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-four-year-old machine, averaging approximately 519 miles annually. There is a notable gap between the 2019 and 2021 tests, where the vehicle covered only 282 miles in two years. Since 2022, the usage has increased slightly, climbing from 10,613 miles to 12,460 miles over three years. This low-frequency use indicates the bike likely spends long periods stationary, which places specific stresses on the rubber-based components rather than traditional mechanical wear from high mileage. A buyer must look beyond the MOT record to inspect for the effects of long-term storage. The low mileage suggests a priority of checking deforming fuel lines for cracking, perished fork seals, and the condition of the tyres which may age despite having sufficient tread depth. Because the MOT does not assess fluid integrity or internal engine health, inspection of the brake calipers for internal corrosion and the chain for dry spots is essential to ensure the lack of recorded faults has not masked hidden neglect.