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(Yes this is the bike shown on H&H Classics coming up for auction on 9th July BUT I have already bought it off the owner & they haven't taken it down)
THIS 996 IS A GENUINELY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE WITH SUPER LOW MILES, FULL SERVICE HISTORY (last done by Baines Racing in 2018 including belts & has done a couple of hundred miles since) & ONLY SOLD DUE TO LACK OF USE. HAS ALL KEYS, BOOKLETS, TOOL KIT, INVOICES, LOADS OF OLD MOT's & OFFERED IN TIMEWARP CONDITION AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PHOTOS & VIDEO (Just search for Ducati 996 on YouTube & use filter "upload date")
I rode it today to take the video & photos, having fitted a new battery & it started on the button, runs perfectly & is an absolute treasure. There can't be many left of these iconic bikes with such low mileage, low owners & in such lovely order, the paintwork & frame/ wheels are just sublime.
Two minor points to mention are the clutch lever got knocked when removing out of storage & as designed the tip broke off (see photos) so a replacement has now been fitted & the front mudguard has a crack on left stanchion in what looks like a disc lock may have caught but very easy fix. Also, the bike was originally a biposto but at some point in its life converted to a much prettier monoposto - but if it bothered you I'm sure a biposto rear would be easy to source. Otherwise the bikes overall condition is quite superb & an absolute credit to the 2 owners who owned it virtually from new. Just study the photos & video to appreciate just how good this superior example really is, I really think you could be looking a long time for anything better & by then will probably be more expensive as this is a highly desirable marque.
I am semi-retired working from home as a pension top up - so technically I am a trader - just so you know.
