2002 Ducati 998S 1.0L Petrol · YC02 AAX

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the bike passed its latest test in August 2025 at 16,031 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior. The trend shows intermittent instability regarding mechanical components, specifically as the exhaust noise noted in the August 2025 pass mirrors previous failures in 2013 and 2016, suggesting the exhaust system remains a recurring issue that is only addressed when testing fails. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 668 miles per year. There is a significant nine-year gap between the 2016 and 2025 MOT tests, during which the bike covered only four miles. This pattern strongly suggests long periods of storage, which often leads to degradation of rubber components, perished fluids, and internal corrosion regardless of low odometer readings. The 2016 failure for old brake and clutch fluid confirms that the vehicle has likely sat stationary without fluid changes for long intervals between use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking system, as the nearside front brake disc was found fractured in August 2025. A fractured disc is a serious safety concern that indicates material fatigue or impact damage. The oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber noted in the same 2025 failure suggests a seal beginning that may eventually lead to total failure. Given the low mileage and age, the inspection should also focus on perished brake hoses, degraded tyres, and the condition of the fuel system, as these components fail due to age rather than distance on bikes that sit for years.