Like HW after over 3 years of Ducati ST4S ownership I hankered after a 999 and part-exchanged it for one at Ducati Leeds. I just wish I could have afforded to have both. You will find that most second hand ones owned by enthusiasts will have had any problems sorted. I toured Northern Spain and travelled from Holland to Mugello on mine without missing a beat. Got 220 miles to the tank as well.
My old bike is for sale at Ducati Leeds
http://www.ducatileeds.co.uk/dl_used...ikes_leeds.htm PS. It's the grey 2001 51 plate
[Edited on 12-9-2005 by chrisw]