Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Moto Uno - Anyone know them ???

[barnsey]

I spotted a 916 SPS on bike trader and the company selling it is Moto Uno, based in Aldershot i think.

I think this guy is a trader working from home, which i dont really have an issue with, but he said the following to my questions...

Q. When was the bike last serviced ?
A. 500 miles
Q. When was that?
A. 2 and a half years ago (after checking the book)
Q. Will it be serviced fully before i buy?
A. No. its rubbish that they need servicing on time, just when its done the miles. it wont be touched. oil and filter if you insist.
Q. What warranty do i get with it?
A. I dont give any warranty on italian bikes. i'd be mad to.
Q. Isn't it the law to offer some sort of back up?
A. I sell the bikes cheap so i can't offer a warranty on a bike like a Ducati.

is this guy for real ?! what a chancer.

Is he a guy that is known on here.? he sells a few ducati's and has a 998R for sale at top money but it seems he wants main dealer prices but no warranty or servicing or back up.

any help advise would help.

Thanks.

Barry

[Martinp]

Thats class, steer well clear of him.

[barnsey]

i know it sounds like a silly question even to ask if this guy is a good dealer, but, i thought someone on here may know him and say he is alright really etc. or have delt with him before. ???

[DEMON]

If he is a registered trader , he must by law offer a 28 day warranty.

His responses are too blaise for my liking, he just wants your money mate, then hes off to sting the next mug...im sure most will agree..steer clear.

[dst1]

I bought my 916 from Bernard at Moto uno, yes he is a trader working from his home.
He use to work for Ducati as a sales man but went on his own.
I found him to be a fairly decent guy, but he is still a business man and will do anything to sell a bike.
He can talk the legs of a donkey.
Not sure if I would buy another bike from him as he does gloss over minor problems, my advise is go over everything with a fine tooth comb and never trust a salesman

[antonye]

Originally Posted by dst1

Not sure if I would buy another bike from him as he does gloss over minor problems, my advise is go over everything with a fine tooth comb and never trust a salesman

Of course, this is true of anyone, independant or official dealer!

I'd be more concerned about the backup I would get should something go wrong. We've had a few stories on here of people having issues after buying, so it's not like it doesn't happen.

My main concern would be about the time since the last service - belts can go "dry" if left in the same position and could mould round a tight run. This may lead to it jumping teeth at high revs ... instant engine death!

Unless it's something that you really, really want and can get it at a price where adding in the cost of a full service (~£600) still makes it worth having, I'd walk away.

[dst1]

If you ask for the belts to be changed Bernard will do that for you.
I have also used the guy Moto uno use for pre sales service, he worked for Moto Rapido for some years on the spanners and does know Ducatis well.
I can give you he name and mobile if you think that will help.

[barnsey]

Originally Posted by dst1

If you ask for the belts to be changed Bernard will do that for you.
I have also used the guy Moto uno use for pre sales service, he worked for Moto Rapido for some years on the spanners and does know Ducatis well.
I can give you he name and mobile if you think that will help.

I didnt realise that he had a mechanic too, if he has a Ducati trained mechanic why didnt he offer to do the service ???

its a shame this guy seems so dodgy as i really like the look of the bike he has.

Really dont know what to do.

Maybe the mechanic would do the service for me 'out of hours', is he any good then, who is he??

[barnsey]

sorry DST1 didnt read you post properly.

you use the guy he also uses.. i get it.

would like his number please.

Thanks.

[dst1]

The guys name is Chris Luff I used him to change my belts.
call him on 07855 980592

he also works from home but again hes a top bloke