Ducati Approved
Scotland's Ducati Dealer
When you choose a Ducati Approved bike, you can be sure that Ducati is always by your side. Every Ducati Approved certified bike is less than 6 years old from its first registration, has a mileage of less than 50,000 km and has passed a long checklist of thorough and accurate checks.
Qualified Ducati Service technicians carry out 35 specific checks on the engine, brakes, chassis, suspension, electronics and technological devices; they also check the level of wear of sliding and consumable parts, ensure that only original spare parts are used and that all scheduled maintenance work has been carried out.
Ducati Approved Checklist
To be certified, each motorcycle must pass 35 checks carried out by qualified Ducati Service technicians.
| Check all scheduled maintenance has been carried out | Lubrication of the levers at the handlebar and pedal controls |
| Indication of the next scheduled maintenance | Visual check of the front fork and rear shock absorber seals |
| Check of the presence of non-authorized components installed | Visual check of the fuel lines |
| Check of non-original Ducati components installed | Check of rubbing points, clearance, freedom of movement and positioning of hoses and visible electric wiring |
| The motorcycle is conforming to the law applied in the country of use | Check transmission wear |
| Check of absence of possible impacts affecting the base structure of the motorcycle | Check of front and rear wheel shaft tightening |
| The motorcycle has never had accidents according to the last owner | Check of the front and rear brake calliper screws fixation |
| Check of the completeness of the bike's standard kit, on-board tools and owner's manuals | Check of the front and rear brake discs, wheels and retaining screws tightening |
| Check of key operation and steering lock | Check of final drive chain tension and lubrication |
| Electronic check of the bike's ECU and check whether any update is available for the bike's ECU software (if applicable) | Check of front and rear wheel bearings and steering bearings |
| Check of recall campaigns to be executed | Check of tyre pressure and wear (Minimum limit by European law is 1 mm, recommended minimum is 2 mm) |
| Setting of time on the instrument panel and check of the correct units setting according to the country specific version | Check of the battery charge level |
| Check of engine oil level | Check of the operation of electronic safety devices |
| Check of the absence of leaks from the engine | Check of lights, turn indicators, horn and controls |
| Check of the coolant level and the absence of leaks from the cooling system | Road test to check the correct operation of the safety devices (e.g. ABS and DTC), electric fans, idle operation, gearbox and clutch and absence of uncommon noises from the engine |
| Check of the front and rear brake fluid level and proper operation | Complete cleaning of the motorcycle |
| Check of brake disc and pad wear (>70%) | Refuelling at least until the warning light turns off |
| Check of the clutch fluid level and proper operation | |