2013 Ducati 899 0.9L Petrol · MJ63 RBU

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend reveals a persistent mechanical issue that has gone unaddressed. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 14,909 miles passed, the tester flagged a noisy exhaust and a defective offside rear indicator lens. The exhaust noise is a recurring fault, appearing in four consecutive annual tests back to 2023, suggesting that the owner has accepted a potential leak, loose mounting bracket, or internal baffle degradation rather than seeking a permanent repair. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,147 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2022 at 12,970 miles and March 2023 at 13,752 miles, where the vehicle covered only 782 miles in fourteen months. Since then, the usage has remained consistent but low. This pattern of very low mileage often indicates long periods of storage, which increases the risk of rubber component degradation, seized seals, and fluid breakdown despite the low wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must inspect the offside rear exhaust system to determine if the noise is a simple loose bolt or a structural failure in the manifold or pipe. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for perished brake hoses, dry fork seals, and tyre spotting that result from sitting stationary. The defective indicator lens requires a simple replacement, but the recurring nature of the exhaust fault suggests a reactive approach to mechanical maintenance that should be verified before purchase.