SPS specification, confirmed by email from Ducati UK - #1,217 of 1,780 reportedly produced SPS examples
Low miles at just 4,657 indicated
In current ownership since 2015
Recently serviced with belt and fluid changes, plus new air filter
Advisory-free MOT valid to February 2027
The Appeal
The 996 SPS - Sport Production Special - sits at the very top of Ducati's iconic 996 family. Built as a homologation special in limited numbers, the SPS was distinguished by its Desmoquattro engine with lightweight titanium connecting rods, delivering a meaningful step up in both power and mechanical refinement over the standard 996. It remains one of the most coveted Ducati superbikes of its era, and rightly so.
This UK-registered 2000 model-year example shows 4,657 miles on the clock and has been in the hands of its current owner since 2015, when it was acquired at just 2,679 miles. Its SPS specification has been verified directly by Ducati UK. Finished in Ducati Red with original bodywork, this superbike boasts a Termignoni exhaust system with the larger 52mm cans and the model's characteristic dry clutch. The vendor reports that the engine has never missed a beat during their ownership.
Serviced in February 2026 with belt, fluid and air filter changes, and carrying an advisory-free MOT valid to February 2027, this 996 SPS comes to market in fine fettle and ready to be enjoyed.image.png1.79 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 4,657 miles (supported by MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until February 2027
Technical specs: 996cc V-twin, six-speed manual
Paperwork: Service history since 2015, SPS confirmation from Ducati UK, and extensive accompanying documentation
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