2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 0.9L Petrol · SJ17 SFK

The 2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 passes its most recent MOT test on 31 January 2026 at 16,531 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across five consecutive tests spanning from March 2022 to January 2026 remains stable, with every test resulting in a pass and zero recorded faults or advisories. This consistent clean sheet indicates the previous owner(s) maintained the motorcycle to a standard that met DVSA standards without corrective work being required. The mileage profile reveals a pronounced low-use pattern relative to the vehicle's nine-year age. Between March 2022 and February 2024, the odometer advanced only 2,274 miles over roughly 23 months, then stalled entirely at 15,478 miles for nearly a year between May 2025 and the January 2026 test, suggesting the bike spent extended periods standing idle. The annualised rate of roughly 1,837 miles per year places this machine firmly in the low-mileage bracket, where consumable wear on tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes progresses slowly but where stationary degradation can affect rubber seals, tyres, and battery health. With no structural or mechanical faults flagged in the official history, the buyer must focus inspection on components that degrade through inactivity and low mileage rather than through high-speed wear. The tester would typically examine suspension bushes for perishing, brake discs for surface corrosion, tyre tread depth and sidewall cracking from prolonged standing, and the drive chain for tensioner wear and corrosion. The Ducati's wet-clutch gearbox and belt drive require checks for proper tension and any signs of seepage, while the exhaust system warrants inspection for internal corrosion given the low usage temperatures. The absence of recurring advisories on suspension geometry, brake efficiency, or exhaust emissions is a positive indicator of mechanical integrity. However, a motorcycle stored intermittently for long stretches can develop issues not captured by a single pass/fail snapshot, so a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise the condition of the suspension springs and damper seals, the state of the brake fluid (which absorbs moisture over time regardless of mileage), and the structural integrity of the trellis frame and subframe for any signs of stress cracking or corrosion at weld points.