2002 Ducati 748 0.7L Petrol · LG02 HUA

The overall roadworthiness trend for this 2002 Ducati 748 is stable, with the most recent test on 26 August 2022 passing cleanly at 727 miles with no defects recorded. The motorcycle suffered a single failure in December 2013 but rectified those specific issues promptly to pass later the same day. Since that 2013 test, the subsequent MOTs show a clean slate, indicating that the identified faults were effectively resolved rather than left to deteriorate. The mileage pattern raises immediate concerns regarding data accuracy and periods of inactivity. Between December 2013 at 15,463 miles and March 2015 at 15,990 miles, the machine accrued just 527 miles over a 15-month period, which represents typical light use. A severe anomaly follows. By June 2016, the recorded odometer reading plummeted to 570 miles, dropping again to 727 miles by August 2022. This clearly indicates a speedometer replacement or reset between 2015 and 2016, meaning the current 727-mile figure does not reflect the true 15,990-plus miles covered prior to 2015. A six-year gap also exists between the 2016 and 2022 tests, pointing to extended static storage. Buyers must approach this machine as a 16,000-mile motorcycle rather than a low-mileage example, demanding rigorous physical verification of high-wear consumables. The 2013 failure for an offside steering lock stop maladjusted and a bent nearside foot peg strongly suggests a prior low-speed drop or crash, so the chassis geometry and steering head bearings require close inspection for underlying structural damage. Extended periods off the road, evidenced by the six-year MOT gap, dictate a thorough assessment of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corroded fuel systems. Tyre degradation is highly probable despite adequate tread depth, and brake discs often develop heavy corrosion or lip buildup when left standing. The rear tyre advisory for a small cut in 2013 is now historically obsolete given the age and mileage discrepancies, making fresh rubber a likely immediate requirement.