2015 Ducati Hypermotard SP 0.8L Petrol · OW15 EHP

The MOT record presents a stable and improving maintenance trend for this 2015 Ducati Hypermotard SP. The most recent test on 1 July 2024 at 7,063 miles passed with zero defects, marking a clean sweep after earlier advisories were addressed. The preceding tests in March 2024 and March 2022 also passed without any advisories, confirming that the previous owner resolved the earlier mechanical issues and has kept the bike in strong running order. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an 11-year-old machine, averaging roughly 642 miles per year. Between the January 2019 test at 2,280 miles and the March 2022 test at 4,037 miles, the bike covered just 1,757 miles across a three-year gap, suggesting prolonged periods of standing. From March 2022 to July 2024, mileage climbed from 4,037 to 7,063, a gain of 3,026 miles in just over two years, indicating a notable uptick in use. Despite the low overall mileage, the long stationary spells warrant attention to fluid degradation, tyre age, and fuel system condition. The January 2019 advisory flagged a slightly distorted rear wheel bead rim, a loose drive chain, and a rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. These defects are now resolved based on subsequent clean passes, but the rim distortion in particular warrants a close in-person inspection. A buyer should spin the rear wheel to check for lateral runout and examine the rim for any signs of cracking or compromise to structural integrity. The chain and sprocket set should also be inspected for wear, tension, and alignment, given the earlier advisory. Beyond the historical advisories, the low annual mileage and extended periods of inactivity raise the importance of checking rubber components. Tyres, fork seals, and brake hoses can perish from age rather than use, and the bike should be evaluated for perished or flat-spotted tyres despite the low recorded mileage. Brake calipers should be inspected for binding, particularly on a machine that may have stood for long intervals, and the brake discs checked for corrosion or uneven wear. A thorough cold-start assessment and a test ride under load will confirm the engine, gearbox, and suspension are performing as expected for a bike that has now returned to more regular use.