I guess I was luckier with my ST2, Simon.

It was a 2003 late model (gunmetal grey frame, 3 phase alternator) Japanese market "grey" import in yellow. Bought it from a guy who had a rally school in Shropshire who couldn't get along with a big twin, having only previously ridden Japanese fours.

18 months old, but not yet had its first service, it was basically as new. I had it serviced & new belts at the local Ducati dealer, then self-serviced. No problems whatsoever in my ownership, but eventually got so that I couldn't ride it due to wrist / forearm issues. Miss that one almost as much as the Mille, but such is life.

Nigel B.