2015 Ducati Scrambler 0.8L Petrol · SF65 YBU

This 2015 Ducati Scrambler presents a largely stable and clean roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 September 2021 recording a straightforward pass at 5,863 miles and no defects of any kind. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, given that a specific rear brake fault identified earlier in 2020 was rectified before the subsequent test, and the bike has remained free of advisories or failures since. However, the MOT record now sits over four and a half years old relative to today's date of 17 June 2026, meaning the vehicle's current mechanical condition cannot be verified by any recent independent inspection. A fresh MOT should be considered essential before purchase. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of exceptionally low use. The bike accumulated just 3,258 miles by September 2018, then added approximately 550 miles per year through to September 2020, and has recorded zero miles between the September 2021 test and today's date. That five-year stationary period raises legitimate concerns about deterioration from sitting rather than from use. Tyres will almost certainly have aged past their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth, and rubber components such as fork seals, brake hoses, and suspension bushes may have perished through dry rot. Fuel left in the tank and system is likely stale and potentially varnished, which can block injectors or carburettor jets. The one recorded defect, flagged on 16 September 2020 at 4,806 miles, involved a rear brake pad contaminated by a fabric strap that had wrapped into the caliper and was contacting both pads and disc. This was a foreign object ingress issue rather than a mechanical wear failure, and the subsequent pass on the same date confirms it was resolved. No recurring brake, suspension, or structural defects appear in the record. A buyer should still inspect the rear caliper and disc in person for any residual scoring or uneven wear, and verify that both front and rear brakes respond evenly without drag or sponginess given the prolonged inactivity. Beyond the brakes, a hands-on inspection should focus on corrosion of the frame welds, exhaust headers, and any exposed fasteners, as well as the condition of the drive chain and sprockets, which can seize or rust when a bike stands unused. Suspension operation should be checked for smooth travel and oil leaks, and all lights, switches, and electrical connections tested for function. The tyre date codes must be examined, and a full fluid service including brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil is strongly recommended before the bike is ridden at speed.