2011 Ducati 1198 SP 1.2L Petrol · SF11 AEK

The Ducati 1198 SP has maintained a consistent MOT pass status across all recorded tests, with no defects or advisories noted in the most recent examination on 2025-10-29 at 13,092 miles. This suggests the vehicle has passed all mandatory DVSA checks for brakes, lights, steering, suspension, and emissions without fail. The absence of recurring advisories or failures in the past seven years indicates a stable maintenance pattern, though the lack of any recorded issues does not preclude hidden wear—particularly in high-stress components like the drivetrain, clutch, or throttle body, which are not routinely inspected under MOT regulations. The recorded mileage of 13,092 miles over approximately 15 years—approximately 873 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The most significant gap between tests occurs between the 2019-07-03 (12,485 miles) and 2021-01-15 (12,881 miles) MOTs, a 18-month interval with only 396 miles accumulated. Such prolonged periods of inactivity can accelerate degradation of fluids, seals, and rubber components, including brake hoses, suspension bushes, and fuel system gaskets. The consistency of mileage increments (ranging from 201 to 396 miles per year) implies the vehicle has likely been stored rather than actively ridden, which could explain the minimal wear visible on consumables like tyres or brakes. Given the low mileage and lack of MOT advisories, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of components not covered by the test. The suspension—particularly coil springs, rear swingarm bushes, and steering head bearings—should be examined for dry rot or excessive play, as prolonged storage can embrittle rubber and weaken metal fatigue points. The clutch and throttle body warrant close scrutiny, as they are not MOT-tested and may suffer from prolonged disuse or carbon buildup. Additionally, the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion, particularly at flanges and heat-shielded sections, while the battery and electrical connections should be tested for sulfation or oxidation, common in vehicles left unused for extended periods. The absence of MOT faults does not guarantee these areas are intact.