2002 Ducati ST2 0.9L Petrol · MJ02 YBA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in July 2024 at 31,381 miles. This represents an improving trend in maintenance standards after a significant mechanical failure in September 2023. While the 2023 test revealed multiple safety-critical defects, the lack of advisories in the most recent inspection suggests that the owner addressed the flagged faults and has since maintained the bike to a baseline operational standard. At 24 years old, the recorded 31,381 miles indicate exceptionally low annual usage, averaging approximately 1,300 miles per year. The data shows long intervals between tests, such as the 934-mile gap between February 2022 and September 2023. This low-frequency use often leads to age-related degradation rather than wear from distance. The 2023 failure regarding the chain and sprockets suggests the motorcycle may have sat stationary for long periods, allowing components to seize or corrode despite the low total mileage. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and drivetrain components due to the history of recurring issues. The September 2023 failure flagged contaminated fluid at both ends and worn brake pads, while the 2022 test noted a binding rear caliper. Physical inspection should verify that the brake fluid is now fresh and that the calipers move freely without sticking. Additionally, the front wheel bearing was reported as rough in 2023, so a tactile check is necessary to ensure no play or resistance remains in the hub assembly. The exhaust system and controls also require attention based on the 2023 record of an insecure exhaust silencer and a loose handlebar grip. Given the low mileage and high age, the buyer should inspect rubber hoses and brake lines for cracking or dry rot, which is common in Ducati models that are infrequently ridden. While the 2024 test was clean, the drive chain and sprockets should be checked for proper tension and wear patterns to ensure the replacements made after the previous failure were of high quality.