• Present ownership since 2011
• Only 10,749 miles from new

To say that the arrival of the 999 struck the Ducati world like a thunderbolt would be a gross understatement, so different was the newcomer from what had gone before. Gone was the familiar pair of horizontal rectangular headlights that had characterised the iconic 916 and its successors, replaced by a pair of vertically stacked circular lights; the result could not have looked more different. Even the trademark single-sided swinging arm had gone, swapped for a conventional double-sided 'arm thanks to designer Pierre Terblanche's new vision of what Ducati's top-of-the-range superbike should look like. The model was introduced in 2002 as the 999 and 999 S, both of which used the 998cc Testastretta engine of the superseded 998. Today the quirky 999 has its own band of dedicated devotees, and there can be no denying that it represented a major step forward in performance terms over the outgoing 998.

Supplied new by Ducati Manchester, this 999 Biposto was purchased by the current vendor's late brother in 2011. First registered in UK and then exported to Guernsey in 2011, it comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '15298'. Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 10,749 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The machine was last running in September 2023, and there is a walk-around video of the machine running which can be found on the Bonhams website. As one would expect of a pampered example, the machine comes with its original Ducati black leather wallet containing the owner's manual and stamped warranty/service booklet.

The machine comes with a copy of the previous V5C registration document for 'MX55 HLF'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'MX55 HLF' features a 2011 'Export' marker to the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number. Additional documents include the handwritten purchase receipt of 2011; a copy of DVLA export paperwork; a 2011 MoT certificate; and various invoices/bills. The machine also comes with a paddock stand; bike cover; pillion seats (x2); a main seat, original exhaust system (used); and other sundry spares (close inspection advised). Three keys present.