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Mon, 15 Oct 2018

Ducati Approved Used Motorcycles

35 checks to pass. Motorcycles chosen and certified by expert technicians. Specialised assistance using exclusively Ducati original spare parts. Roadside service throughout Europe. A 12-month warranty, transferable in case of sale. No mileage limits during the warranty period. Thanks to the Ducati Approved certified pre-owned programme, you enter the world of Ducati with the certainty of its quality and just one thought: enjoying your new motorcycle. Only the best motorcycles can start a new history. Unprecedented.

THE PROGRAMME
The Ducati standard for Pre-owned bikes.


Ducati entrusts the work to qualified Ducati Service technicians who select and inspect every bike, certifying its history and guaranteeing its future. Only a bike less than 6 years old, with certified mileage lower than 30,000 miles and that has passed 35 rigorous technical checks can be certified as Ducati Approved.


Program advantages:



  • Certified Mileage, lower than 30,000 miles

  • Only a bike less than 6 years old and with certified mileage lower than 30,000 miles can be certified as Ducati Approved.

  • Ducati Approved Checklist
. To be certified, each motorcycle must pass 35 checks carried out by qualified Ducati Service technicians.


  • Specialised assistance provided by Ducati Service and use of original spare parts

  • All the peace of mind and convenience of specialised assistance by the official Ducati network.

  • RAC 24/7 Roadside Assistance in the UK and throughout Europe


THE DUCATI APPROVED CHECKLIST

  • 1. Check of all mileage scheduled maintenance

  • 2. Indication of the next scheduled maintenance

  • 3. Check of the presence of non-approved components installed

  • 4. Check of non-original Ducati components installed

  • 5. The motorcycle is conforming to the law prevailing in the country of use

  • 6. Check of absence of possible impacts or tampering signs on the motorcycle
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7. The motorcycle has never had accidents according to the last owner

  • 8. Check of the completeness of supplied kit, on-board tools and owner's manual

  • 9. Check of key operation and steering lock enabling

  • 10. Read of the control unit error memory and check whether any update is available for control unit software (if possible)

  • 11. Check of the presence of any recall campaigns

  • 12. Setting of time in instrument panel and check of units correct setting according to the country specific version

  • 13. Check of engine oil level

  • 14. Check of the absence of leaks from the engine

  • 15. Check of the coolant level and the absence of leaks from the cooling system

  • 16. Check of the front and rear brake fluid level and proper operation

  • 17. Check of brake disc and pad wear (>70%)

  • 18. Check of the clutch fluid level and proper operation

  • 19. Lubrication of the levers at the handlebar and pedal controls

  • 20. Visual check of the front fork and rear shock absorber seals

  • 21. Visual check of the fuel lines

  • 22. Check of rubbing points, clearance, freedom of movement and positioning of hoses and electric wiring in view
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23. Check final drive wear

  • 24. Check of front and rear wheel shaft tightening
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25. Check of the front and rear brake calliper retaining screws tightening

  • 26. Check of the front and rear brake disc and phonic wheels retaining screws tightening
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27. Check of final drive chain tension and lubrication

  • 28. Check of front and rear wheel bearings and steering bearings
  • 29. Check of tyre pressure and wear (Minimum limit by law is 1 mm, Recommended minimum is 2 mm)

  • 30. Check of the battery charge level
  • 31. Check of the operation of electrical safety devices

  • 32. Check of lighting, turn indicators, horn and controls

  • 33. 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 noise from the engine

  • 34. Complete cleaning of the motorcycle

  • 35. Fuel filling up until the reserve warning light turns off


We put our signature on every Ducati Approved motorcycle.
Only motorcycles less than 6 years old and with a total mileage of up to 30,000 miles can become a Ducati Approved certified pre-owned bike. To be certified, each motorcycle must pass 35 checks carried out by qualified Ducati Service technicians.

THE DUCATI WARRANTY
Protection against any unexpected event.
When choosing a Ducati Approved motorcycle, you choose the certainty of having Ducati always at your side. The insurance policy included in the programme covers the bike for 12 months. Costs of materials and labour will be covered by your dealer without any advance payment on your part. Only starting from a total mileage of up to 30.000 miles, and only for the costs related to materials, the fee will be refunded partially, in proportion to the mileage at the time of the failure.

Some examples of the components covered by the policy:

  • Engine
  • Gearbox
  • Water pump
  • Oil pump
  • Throttle body
  • Lambda sensor
  • Radiator
  • Oil cooler
  • Control units
  • Instrument panel
  • Generator
  • Starter motor
  • Thermostat
  • ABS system
  • Electronic suspensions for electric or electronic faults
  • Front fork
  • Steering bearings
  • Rear swinging arm
  • Swinging arm bearings
  • Wheel bearings
  • Brake master cylinders
  • Brake callipers
  • Frame


Find Your Pre-Owned Ducati Motorcycle
Find your Ducati Approved bike on the official Ducati Pre-owned website https://preowned.ducati.com/models/gb/en/home or visit our used bike pages here to see what we have in stock: http://bit.ly/UsedMotorcyles

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Watch the video below which explains the programme in full.