2009 Ducati Multistrada 1.1L Petrol · MX59 EMK

The 2009 Ducati Multistrada carries a current MOT pass dated 18 May 2026, recorded at 32,116 miles with no advisories, indicating an immediately roadworthy status at the most recent test. However, the prior year's record reveals mechanical concerns that a buyer cannot dismiss. At the 17 June 2025 test the motorcycle failed on three major items — a non-functioning rear position lamp, an inoperative registration plate lamp, and headlamp aim set too high — while simultaneously flagging wear in the rear wheel bearing and the rear lower suspension arm bush. The very next day, 17 June 2025, a retest passed but carried forward the same suspension and wheel bearing advisories alongside a new note regarding a front brake hose deteriorating and rubbing on the forks. The transition from a clean 2023 and 2024 record into a failure and a heavily advisory-laden 2025 entry suggests a worsening trend in component condition, not an improving one. Annual mileage is strikingly low for a 17-year-old motorcycle. From the earliest recorded test in June 2023 through to May 2026, the odometer has advanced by only a few thousand miles, equating to well under 2,000 miles per year on average. Such low usage can either preserve components through minimal wear or, conversely, allow seals, bearings, brake calipers, and suspension bushes to deteriorate from standing, particularly where moisture ingress is a factor. The history alone cannot determine which scenario applies; physical inspection must establish whether the corrosion and seizing typical of a low-mileage, infrequently ridden machine are present. Any prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rear wheel bearing for roughness or excessive play, and inspect the rear shock lower bush and surrounding suspension linkage for perished rubbers or unintended movement. The front brake hose warrants a close visual check for cracking, swelling, or chafing against the fork leg, as a deteriorated hose under pressure is a serious safety concern on a high-performance motorcycle. Equally, examine all lighting circuits, headlamp aim adjustment, and the registration plate illumination for correct function, given the cluster of lighting failures recorded in 2025. Finally, given the low recorded mileage, scrutinise the brake calipers for binding, check for corrosion on the exhaust and fasteners, and verify that tyres are not aged-out, as date stamps rather than tread depth will dictate replacement on a lightly used machine.