2014 Ducati Multistrada 1.2L Petrol · MM14 VLX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a slight decline in proactive care. The most recent MOT test on 25 February 2026 at 7,108 miles resulted in a failure due to an inoperative registration plate lamp, a non-conforming plate, and a rear tyre reaching the legal limit. While these issues were rectified for the pass, the recurring nature of the tyre wear across multiple years suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than preventative replacement. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 592 miles per year. The record shows significant gaps in use, such as the 1,617-mile interval between July 2024 and May 2025, and the 1,700-mile gap between May 2025 and February 2026. While this indicates minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of the vehicle standing often leads to the degradation of rubber components, fluid seals, and fuel systems, which are not fully captured by the MOT testing alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyre condition, as the repeated advisories for a worn rear tyre indicate the rubber may be perished or aged despite having sufficient tread depth. Given the low mileage, the focus should shift to sidewall cracking on the tyres, seized brake calipers, and corrosion on the brake discs from lack of use. The suspension should also be checked for leaking front fork seals, as low-use motorcycles frequently suffer from seals drying out over a decade of storage.