2015 Ducati F848 0.8L Petrol · WM15 NXP

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward recurring mechanical concerns in recent years. The most recent test in September 2023 at 6,763 miles flagged a noisy exhaust and a slight fluctuation in front brake effort. These issues mirror the noisy exhaust noted back in July 2022 at 5,988 miles, indicating a persistent condition that has not been fully rectified despite multiple passing results. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 615 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between the September 2020 test at 4,750 miles and the October 2021 test at 5,878 miles, suggesting the bike sat stationary for long periods. Such low-frequency use over a decade often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, seals, and fluids, which aligns with the failure of the front tyre reaching the legal limit in late 2021. A buyer must physically inspect the front braking system due to the fluctuation in effort noted in 2023, which often points to warped rotors or air in the brake lines. The recurring exhaust noise requires a check of the mounting brackets and internal baffling that may have loosened over time. Given the low mileage, the inspection should also focus on flat-spotted tyres, perished fork seals, and corrosion on brake calipers which are common in vehicles that age more than they travel.