2015 Ducati 1299 1.3L Petrol · SH15 KPA

The 2015 Ducati 1299 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 May 2026 at 7,004 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear resolution of the only advisory noted in the history, an exhaust noise issue flagged on 2 June 2023 at 5,854 miles under item 8.1.1 (a). The subsequent tests in November 2024 and May 2025 both passed without advisories, indicating the exhaust concern was addressed and has not returned. Across the five-test span from July 2022 through May 2026, the record is notably clean for a motorcycle of this age, with no recurring mechanical or structural defects. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of very low usage. The bike has covered just 1,209 miles over the four years between the July 2022 test at 5,795 miles and the May 2026 test at 7,004 miles, averaging roughly 302 miles per year in that window. Over its full eleven-year life the total stands at approximately 637 miles per year, well below typical motorcycle usage. The increments between tests are small and steady: 53 miles between July 2022 and June 2023, then a gap of nearly five months before the November 2024 test added only 43 miles, followed by 889 miles over the six months leading to May 2025, and a further 889 miles in the twelve months to May 2026. There are no sudden spikes or suspicious jumps that would suggest odometer tampering, though the long interval between June 2023 and November 2024 with minimal mileage added does suggest the bike may have stood unused for extended periods. A buyer should still approach the low-mileage profile with caution rather than complacency. Motorcycles that stand for long spells can develop stale fuel in the injection system, degraded fork oil, and corroded brake caliper pistons from lack of use, none of which necessarily trigger an MOT advisory. The 2023 exhaust noise advisory, now resolved, warrants a physical check of the full exhaust system for heat damage, loose fittings, or aftermarket components that may have been fitted or removed since. Tyre date codes deserve close inspection; even with minimal tread wear, rubber over six years old can harden and lose grip. Suspension seals, steering head bearings, and swingarm pivot play should be checked manually, as low mileage does not eliminate the risk of dried grease and surface corrosion from standing. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but a hands-on inspection and a short test ride remain essential before committing to purchase.