Khu,
I have just called Rab at Ducati Glasgow to have the warranty questions answered for you.....
Here goes........
The warranty goes with the bike so yes is transferable to the new owner. He warned against not having the 2nd service done by a Ducati main dealer because Ducati UK could use it as an excuse not to pay out under the warranty scheme should the bike develop any faults, although it appears a situation like this would be rare. Basic party line get it serviced as required until the warranty runs out then get it serviced by someone recommended by the good peeps here on the DSC by 1 of the independants who would probably do a better job.
Second service is 12 months OR 6000 Miles which ever occurs FIRST so it is due soon.
He also pointed out something worth considering.
DKS Imports got 100 of the 749's as unofficial imports which do not have recognised Ducati warranties, they come with an insurance type warranty. They were sold for 7k new so therefore a wee bit cheaper. The best way to tell is to check and make sure the warranty paperwork is official Ducati UK stuff and not one of these off the pegs policy's. Secondly call Ducati UK and quote the frame number etc and they will tell you if it is an import from DKS.
If it is the choice to buy is down to you, and a decision only you can make.
With only 1 year of the warranty left if it was a DKS import you could again use this as a tool to lever the price down further........
Choices Choices.....Over to you mate!!!
Enjoy!!