2013 Ducati Hyperstrada 0.8L Petrol · VE13 ABO

The recorded DVSA test history for this 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada is unusually sparse, with only four entries spread across three years of testing, and the defining mechanical story is the absence of any documented advisories alongside a single pass-with-no-defects failure on 2024-04-09. A failed MOT that records zero defects is typically the result of an administrative or procedural issue, such as an expired or missing insurance document, a wrongly presented vehicle, or a test aborted before the inspection could begin, rather than a mechanical or structural deficiency. Given that the very same machine then passed a re-test on 2024-05-28 with no defects recorded, and again on 2025-06-19 with a clean sheet, the overall trend is one of consistent roadworthiness with no accumulating wear items flagged by the examiner. While this points to a tidy record, the lack of advisories is worth weighing carefully, because on a thirteen-year-old motorcycle that is only sporadically used, the absence of advisory notes can simply reflect minimal annual mileage rather than a comprehensive mechanical inspection of every wear surface. Against an age of roughly thirteen years, the recorded mileage of 24,240 miles equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 1,865 miles, which is low even by motorcycle standards and particularly modest for a sports-touring machine such as the Hyperstrada. The gap between the 2022-06-10 test and the 2024-04-09 attempt represents a near two-year absence from the testing record, and although Ducati motorcycles are often only MOT-tested from the third year onwards in the UK, the combination of low annual mileage and an extended unrecorded interval raises the prospect of prolonged periods of standing. Mechanically, low-mileage motorcycles that have spent extended intervals unused are susceptible to dried-out suspension fork oil and linkage bushes, seized or partially seized brake calipers, dried and cracked rubber elements in the fuel and vacuum system, and a 12V battery that may have suffered internal degradation. None of these are tested in an MOT, and the very clean test record may simply reflect a machine that has not been ridden hard enough to expose wear-related symptoms. For a prospective buyer, the practical priority is to compensate for what the MOT history does not cover, starting with a close inspection of the running gear that the test does not load dynamically. The Hyperstrada uses upside-down forks and a single-sided rear swingarm, so particular attention should be paid to fork seal leakage, any staining or pitting on the stanchions, and the smoothness of fork action under compression and rebound by pumping the front end with the bike on a stand. The rear monoshock linkage and its needle roller bearings should be checked for free play, and the chain, sprockets, and chain slider examined for corrosion and wear, since a low-mileage machine that has been stored can develop surface rust on these components even where the test has not flagged it. Brake calipers, particularly the rear, are prone to binding after long standing, so feel for any residual drag when the wheel is spun and check the front and rear discs for corrosion pitting around the friction band. On a test ride, focus on the symptoms that align with low-mileage storage rather than high-mileage wear, listening for any clonks from the front end over bumps, irregular resistance through the steering, or a vague feeling from the rear suspension that suggests the shock or linkage may need refreshing. Confirm that the engine pulls cleanly from low revs through the mid-range, as the Ducati Testastretta motor in the Hyperstrada is sensitive to irregular use, and inspect the coolant and brake fluid for clarity, since neither would have been assessed during the MOT. Finally, given the single failed entry with no defects, ask the seller directly for any paperwork relating to that 2024 test, as the document will clarify whether the failure was administrative or mechanical, and ensure that any V5C or service invoices on file corroborate the modest mileage shown.