Thanks for all the replies
I've had the bike for two years now. It's been off the road over the winter, so within the 18mths of road time it's had two ECU's and everything to do with the front brakes replaced after they had siezed whilst out riding (long thread from about a year ago). In the last two weeks, it's had three new batteries, and even now, it's trying it's best not to start. The way things stand, I'm actually worried that if I go out for a run, it'll be a one ticket as the bike may decide not to restart and I could be miles away without Ducati Roadside Assistance to get me home.
Strangely though, I still love the bike, I still like to go outside and just look at it. However, if I can sell it on, i'll be very, very happy. I just don't feel good about selling what I consider to be a classic friday afternoon bike, to someone privately. Who knows, it might work perfectly for the rest of it's natural.
At this moment in time, I can't see myself taking another chance on a Ducati, even though I still feel a great deal of brand loyalty and the whole feeling of being a Ducati owner - it's just in my case, it's come with a high price.