2013 Ducati Multistrada 1.2L Petrol · OU63 EBZ

Across the documented MOT history this Ducati Multistrada presents an unusually clean roadworthiness profile for a thirteen year old motorcycle, with the 2025 test on 24 July passing without a single advisory, defect, or component flagged for attention. The previous year on 13 August 2024 also recorded a clean pass, as did the 2022 examination on 28 June, and there is no record of any advisories, component wear notes, or structural concerns ever being raised against the bike at test. The single anomaly is a failure entry dated 7 July 2023, which on the same day is followed by a pass entry with no defects recorded, indicating that whatever prompted the failure was rectified immediately and did not reappear at the subsequent tests. Mechanically this points to a stable and consistent pattern rather than a deteriorating one, with no recurring advisories around suspension, braking, lighting, or structural components to suggest chronic underlying wear. The recorded mileage of 29,821 miles across thirteen years equates to roughly 2,294 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a motorcycle of this type, particularly a Multistrada that is typically used for touring and varied road riding. This usage profile suggests either light weekend use, long periods of storage, or a combination of both, and the absence of any annual mileage gaps in the testing record combined with the clean test outcomes suggests the bike has not been subjected to the kind of sustained high-mileage wear that would normally generate advisories around chain, sprocket, brake disc, or suspension consumption. However, low annual mileage on a motorcycle of this age carries its own mechanical considerations, particularly around seals, gaskets, and electrical connections that can deteriorate through extended standing periods rather than active use, and the buyer must weigh the absence of wear advisories against the possibility that certain age-related degradation simply has not yet been prompted onto a test sheet. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged components in the MOT history means there is no specific defect pattern to target, but the low-mileage context dictates a focused inspection on items that suffer from standing rather than riding. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the drive chain and sprockets, as these can corrode and develop tight links from disuse even when total mileage is modest, and the chain sliders should be checked for wear ridges. Brake calipers, particularly the rear, are prone to binding through infrequent use, so both caliper pistons should be observed for free movement and the discs checked for any surface corrosion or lip formation that might produce judder under heavy braking. On the test ride, listen for any hesitation or stumbles from the V-twin engine that might suggest stale fuel or fuel system varnish from standing, and check for any warning lights or fault codes on the dash, paying particular attention to the service indicator intervals as Ducati specifies valve clearance checks at relatively low mileages on these models. Given the clean MOT trajectory and the immediate rectification evidenced by the same-day pass after the 2023 failure, the underlying mechanical story is reassuring, but the low usage pattern means a pre-purchase inspection by a Ducati specialist or independent motorcycle technician would be prudent. They should specifically verify valve clearance history if service records are available, inspect the swinging arm and linkage bearings for any play or corrosion pitting from standing, and check the condition of fuel, brake fluid, and coolant which may be due for replacement on age rather than mileage. The forks should be examined for any seal seepage, the battery load tested rather than merely voltage checked, and the charging system output verified at tickover and at running rpm. A documented service history confirming regular oil and filter changes despite the low mileage would substantially strengthen confidence in this motorcycle's continued roadworthiness.